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Working for Families checker
See which Working for Families payments may apply and estimate what your family could receive.
- Uses official Inland Revenue rules
- Private · no account
Your estimate
Based on the information you entered.
Family Tax Credit
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We still need your annual family income before tax.
In-Work Tax Credit
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We need your household's paid work hours to check the In-Work Tax Credit.
Best Start
Not applicable
Not applicable
Minimum Family Tax Credit
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We need your household's paid work hours to check the In-Work Tax Credit.
How we worked this out
- Rules used
- 2026–27 Inland Revenue Working for Families rules
- Assessment date
- 1 June 2026
- Rule timing
- Using rules that apply on 1 June 2026.
- Important assumptions
- Amounts are estimates before IRD assessment. Benefit payment channel not specified. Principal caregiver disputes are not modeled.
- Still needed
- We still need your annual family income before tax. We need your household's paid work hours to check the In-Work Tax Credit.
Verified 2026-09-01. Official source (Inland Revenue)
What you should verify
- Your family income and child details with Inland Revenue
- Whether you meet paid work-hour rules for In-Work Tax Credit
What to do next
- Log in to myIR or call Inland Revenue to confirm entitlements.
- If you receive a main benefit, Work and Income may pay some credits with your benefit.