How much do I get?

The amount you get depends on various things, including your annual income.

The payment is made up of two elements:

• A family element paid to any family with at least one child and worth up to £545 (2006-2007 tax year).
• A child element paid to each child in the family and worth up to £1,765 (2006-2007 tax year).

You may be able to get more if you have a child under one year old or a disabled child.

The other tax credit you may be entitled to, if either you or your partner or civil partner are working, is called Working Tax Credit.

It includes a childcare element to help families who are working and spending money on childcare.