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TCM0132000 · Miscellaneous - A to B (Access to DWP Data; Award calculation)

  • TCM0132020 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Access to DWP Data (Info)
  • TCM0132060 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Access to DWP Data (AG)
  • TCM0132120 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation (Introduction)
  • TCM0132140 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation stage 1 - Establishing award periods and entitlement periods (Info)
  • TCM0132160 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation stage 2 - Calculating maximum entitlement due for each entitlement period (Info)
  • TCM0132200 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation stage 3a - Determine if income adjustments due (Info)
  • TCM0132220 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation stage 3b - Income periods (Info)
  • TCM0132240 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation stage 3c - Calculating income adjustments (Info)
  • TCM0132260 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation stage 3d - Income equal to, or less than, taper start point (Info)
  • TCM0132280 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation stage 3e - Income greater than taper start point (Info)
  • TCM0132300 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation stage 3f - Compare taper amount to entitlement amount (Info)
  • TCM0132320 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation stage 3g - Tapering next entitlement (Info)
  • TCM0132340 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Award calculation stage 4 - Calculating total of each award (Info)
  • TCM0132360 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Income limits - award notice and auto-renewal notice (Info)
  • TCM0132380 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Income limits - calculation (Info)
  • TCM0132400 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Income limits - calculation of end of year limits (Info)
  • TCM0132420 · Miscellaneous (A to B): rates and thresholds (Info)
  • TCM0132040 · Miscellaneous (A to B): Access to DWP Data (Info)
  1. Miscellaneous - A to B (Access to DWP Data; Award calculation): contents
  2. Miscellaneous (A to B): rates and thresholds (Info)

TCM0132420 | Miscellaneous (A to B): rates and thresholds (Info)

From HM Revenue & Customs · Tax Credits Manual

2022-2023 rates and thresholds

2021-2022 rates and thresholds
2020-2021 rates and thresholds
2019-2020 rates and thresholds
2018-2019 rates and thresholds
2017-2018 rates and thresholds
2016-2017 rates and thresholds
2015-2016 rates and thresholds
2014-2015 rates and thresholds
2013-2014 rates and thresholds
2012-2013 rates and thresholds
2011-2012 rates and thresholds
2010-2011 rates and thresholds
2009-2010 rates and thresholds
2008-2009 rates and thresholds
2007-2008 rates and thresholds
2006-2007 rates and thresholds
2005-2006 rates and thresholds
2004-2005 rates and thresholds
2003-2004 rates and thresholds

2022-2023 rates and thresholds {#}

WTC elementsMaximum Annual RateDaily Rate
Basic£2,070£5.68
Lone parent/2nd adult£2,125£5.83
30 hour£860£2.36
Disability£3,345£9.17
Severe Disability£1,445£3.96
CTC ElementMaximum Annual RateDaily Rate
Child/Young Person£2,935£8.05
Disability£3,545£9.72
Severe Disability£1,430£3.92
Family£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum Eligible CostsWeekly Rate
One child70%£175
Two or more children70%£300
WTC & CTC Income Threshold & Withdrawal Rates
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,770
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£17,005
Taper %41%
Income increase allowance£2,500
Income decrease allowance£2,500

2021-2022 rates and thresholds {#}

WTC elementsMaximum Annual RateDaily Rate
Basic£2,005£5.50
Lone parent/2nd adult£2,060£5.65
30 hour£830£2.28
Disability£3,240£8.88
Severe Disability£1,400£3.84
CTC elementsMaximum Annual RateDaily Rate
Child/Young Person£2,845£7.80
Disability£3,435£9.42
Severe Disability£1,390£3.81
Family£5451.50
ChildcareMaximum Eligible CostsWeekly Rates
One child70%£175
Two or more children70%£300
WTC & CTC Income Thresholds & Withdrawal Rates
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,565
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£16,480
Taper rate (%)41%
Income increase allowance£2,500
Income decrease allowance£2,500

2020-2021 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,995£5.47
Lone parent/2nd adult£2,045£5.61
30 hour£825£2.27
Disability£3,220£8.83
Severe Disability£1,390£3.81
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child/Young Person£2,830£7.76
Disability£3,415£9.36
Severe Disability£1,385£3.80
Family£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£175.00
Two or more children70%£300.00

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WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,530
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£16,385
Taper rate (%)41%
Income increase allowance£2,500
Income decrease allowance£2,500

2019-2020 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,960£5.37
Lone parent/2nd adult£2,010£5.51
30 Hour£810£2.22
Disability£3,165£8.65
Severe Disability£1,365£3.73
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child/Young person£2,780£7.62
Disability£3,355£9.17
Severe Disability£1,360£3.72
Family£545£1.50

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ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeeky rates
One child70%£175.00
Two or more children70%£300.00

2018-2019 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,960£5.37
Lone parent/2nd adult£2,010£5.51
30 Hour£810£2.22
Disability£3,090£8.47
Severe Disability£1,330£3.65

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CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child/Young person£2,780£7.62
Disability£3,275£8.98
Severe Disability£1,325£3.63
Family£545£1.50

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ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeeky rates
One child70%£175.00
Two or more children70%£300.00

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WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£16,105
Taper rate (%)41%
Income Increase Allowance£2,500
Income Decrease Allowance£2,500

2017-2018 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,960£5.37
Lone parent / 2nd adult£2,010£5.51
30 Hour£810£2.22
Disability£3,000£8.22
Severe Disability£1,290£3.54
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child/Young person£2,780£7.62
Disability£3,175£8.70
Severe Disability£1,290£3.54
Family£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£175
Two or more children70%£300
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Intial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Intital taper start point (CTC only)£16,105
Taper rate (%)41%
Income Increase Allowance£2,500
Income Decrease Allowance£2,500

2016 -2017 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,960£5.37
Lone parent / 2nd adult£2,010£5.51
30 Hour£810£2.22
Disability£2,970£8.14
Severe Disability£1,275£3.50
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child/Young person£2,780£7.62
Disability£3,140£8.61
Severe Disability£1,275£3.50
Family£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£175.00
Two or more children70%£300.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Intial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Intital taper start point (CTC only)£16,105
Taper rate (%)41%
Income Increase Allowance£2,500
Income Decrease Allowance£2,500

2015-2016 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,960£5.36
Lone parent / 2nd adult£2,010£5.50
30 Hour£810£2.22
Disability£2,970£8.12
Severe Disability£1,275£3.49
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£2,780£7.60
Disability£3,140£8.58
Severe Disability£1,275£3.49
Family£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£175.00
Two or more children70%£300.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£16,105
Taper rate (%)41%
Income Increase Allowance£5,000
Income Decrease Allowance£2,500

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2014-2015 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,940£5.32
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,990£5.46
30 Hour£800£2.20
Disability£2,935£8.05
Severe Disability£1,255£3.44
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£2,750£7.54
Disability£3,100£8.50
Severe Disability£1,255£3.44
Family£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£175.00
Two or more children70%£300.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£16,010
Taper rate (%)41%
Income Increase Allowance£5,000
Income Decrease Allowance£2,500

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2013-2014 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,920£5.27
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,970£5.40
30 Hour£790£2.17
Disability£2,855£7.83
Severe Disability£1,220£3.35
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£2,720£7.46
Disability£3,015£8.27
Severe Disability£1,220£3.35
Family£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£175.00
Two or more children70%£300.00

WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates

Note: The Income Increase Allowance decreased from £10,000 to £5,000 from 6 April 2013

WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£15,910
Taper rate (%)41%
Income Increase Allowance£5,000
Income Decrease Allowance£2,500

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2012-2013 rates and thresholds

Note: The 50+ elements of WTC have been withdrawn from 06-04-2012

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,920£5.27
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,950£5.35
30 Hour£790£2.17
Disability£2,790£7.65
Severe Disability£1,190£3.27
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£2,690£7.37
Disability£2,950£8.09
Severe Disability£1,190£3.27
Family£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£175.00
Two or more children70%£300.00

WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates

Note: The second taper start point of £40,000 for CTC Family element was withdrawn from 06-04-2012

Note: An income disregard of £2,500 for a decrease in income was introduced from 06-04-2012

WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£15,860
Taper rate (%)41%
Income Increase Allowance£10,000
Income Decrease Allowance£2,500

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2011-2012 rates and thresholds

Note: The 50+ element will be withdrawn on 6 April 2012. Award notices issued from 11 October 2011 will show a revised award for 2011-2012, but will not explain that the 50+ element will stop in April 2012.

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,920£5.25
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,950£5.33
30 Hour£790£2.16
Disability£2,650£7.25
Severe Disability£1,130£3.09
50+ (16-29 hours)£1,365£3.73
50+ (30+ hours)£2,030£5.55
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£2,555£6.99
Disability£2,800£7.66
Severe Disability£1,130£3.09
Family£545£1.49
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£175.00
Two or more children70%£300.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£15,860
First taper rate (%)41%
Second taper start point (CTC Family element)£40,000
Second taper rate (%)41%
Income Increase Allowance£10,000

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2010-2011 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,920£5.27
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,890£5.18
30 Hour£790£2.17
Disability£2,570£7.05
Severe Disability£1,095£3.00
50+ (16-29 hours)£1,320£3.62
50+ (30+ hours)£1,965£5.39
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£2,300£6.31
Disability£2,715£7.44
Severe Disability£1,095£3.00
Family£545£1.50
Baby£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child80%£175.00
Two or more children80%£300.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£16,190
First taper rate (%)39%
Second taper start point (CTC Family element)£50,000
Second taper rate (%)6.67%
Income Increase Allowance£25,000

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2009-2010 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,890£5.18
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,860£5.10
30 Hour£775£2.13
Disability£2,530£6.94
Severe Disability£1,075£2.95
50+ (16-29 hours)£1,300£3.57
50+ (30+ hours)£1,935£5.31
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£2,235£6.13
Disability£2,670£7.32
Severe Disability£1,075£2.95
Family£545£1.50
Baby£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child80%£175.00
Two or more children80%£300.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£16,040
First taper rate (%)39%
Second taper start point (CTC Family element)£50,000
Second taper rate (%)6.67%
Income Increase Allowance£25,000

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2008-2009 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,800£4.94
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,770£4.85
30 Hour£735£2.02
Disability£2,405£6.59
Severe Disability£1,020£2.80
50+ (16-29 hours)£1,235£3.39
50+ (30+ hours)£1,840£5.05
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£2,085£5.71
Disability£2,540£6.96
Severe Disability£1,020£2.80
Family£545£1.50
Baby£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child80%£175.00
Two or more children80%£300.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£6,420
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£15,575
First taper rate (%)39%
Second taper start point (CTC Family element)£50,000
Second taper rate (%)6.67%
Income Increase Allowance£25,000

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2007-2008 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,730£4.73
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,700£4.65
30 Hour£705£1.93
Disability£2,310£6.32
Severe Disability£980£2.68
50+ (16-29 hours)£1,185£3.24
50+ (30+ hours)£1,770£4.84
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£1,845£5.05
Disability£2,440£6.67
Severe Disability£980£2.68
Family£545£1.49
Baby£545£1.49
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child80%£175.00
Two or more children80%£300.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£5,220
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£14,495
First taper rate (%)37%
Second taper start point (CTC Family element)£50,000
Second taper rate (%)6.67%
Income Increase Allowance£25,000

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2006-2007 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,665£4.57
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,640£4.50
30 Hour£680£1.87
Disability£2,225£6.10
Severe Disability£945£2.59
50+ (16-29 hours)£1,140£3.13
50+ (30+ hours)£1,705£4.68
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£1,765£4.84
Disability£2,350£6.44
Severe Disability£945£2.59
Family£545£1.50
Baby£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child80%£175.00
Two or more children80%£300.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£5,220
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£14,155
First taper rate (%)37%
Second taper start point (CTC Family element)£50,000
Second taper rate (%)6.67%
Income Increase Allowance£25,000

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2005-2006 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,620£4.44
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,595£4.37
30 Hour£660£1.81
Disability£2,165£5.94
Severe Disability£920£2.53
50+ (16-29 hours)£1,110£3.05
50+ (30+ hours)£1,660£4.55
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£1,690£4.64
Disability£2,285£6.27
Severe Disability£920£2.53
Family£545£1.50
Baby£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£175.00
Two or more children70%£300.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£5,220
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£13,910
First taper rate (%)37%
Second taper start point (CTC Family element)£50,000
Second taper rate (%)6.67%
Income Increase Allowance£2,500

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2004-2005 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,570£4.31
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,545£4.24
30 Hour£640£1.76
Disability£2,100£5.76
Severe Disability£890£2.44
50+ (16-29 hours)£1,075£2.95
50+ (30+ hours)£1,610£4.42
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£1,625£4.46
Disability£2,215£6.07
Severe Disability£890£2.44
Family£545£1.50
Baby£545£1.50
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£135.00
Two or more children70%£200.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£5,060
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£13,480
First taper rate (%)37%
Second taper start point (CTC Family element)£50,000
Second taper rate (%)6.67%
Income Increase Allowance£2,500

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2003-2004 rates and thresholds

WTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Basic£1,525£4.17
Lone parent / 2nd adult£1,500£4.10
30 Hour£620£1.70
Disability£2,040£5.58
Severe Disability£865£2.37
50+ (16-29 hours)£1,045£2.86
50+ (30+ hours)£1,565£4.28
CTC elementsMaximum annual rateDaily rate
Child / Young person£1,445£3.95
Disability£2,155£5.89
Severe Disability£865£2.37
Family£545£1.49
Baby£545£1.49
ChildcareMaximum eligible costsWeekly rates
One child70%£135.00
Two or more children70%£200.00
WTC and CTC income thresholds and withdrawal rates-
Initial taper start point (WTC)£5,060
Initial taper start point (CTC only)£13,230
First taper rate (%)37%
Second taper start point (CTC Family element)£50,000
Second taper rate (%)6.67%
Income Increase Allowance£2,500
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