Child Tax Credit

Child Tax Credit

Child Tax Credit ended on 5 April 2025.

It was a legacy benefit paid to help people with the costs of bringing up a child. It has now been replaced by Universal Credit or Pension Credit.

Useful tools

• Turn2us Benefits Calculator to find out what benefits you can get.
• Turn2us Grants Search to find grants you may be eligible for.
• Turn2us Find an Adviser to find a local advice service near you.

Useful information resources:

• Universal Credit Explained page to find all the information you need for Universal Credit.
• Help with bringing up a child
• Cost of living help