Payment

The Ministry of Social Development will pay the maximum rate of family tax credit when a client is receiving a main benefit.

Depending on the client's individual circumstances the Ministry can continue to pay a family tax credit up to 8 weeks after a benefit is suspended or cancelled. This allows Inland Revenue time to contact the client and start paying Working for Families Tax Credits.

The family tax credit rates depend on the number of children in the client's care and their children's age.