Managing Working for Families

To make sure you get the right Working for Families payments, you need to keep us up to date with any changes in your family.

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I got a notice or letter about my Working for Families payments What to do if we send you a notice of entitlement or a letter asking for more information.
Changes to your family or income details If you're receiving Working for Families, make sure you know the types of changes you need to tell us about.
View your Working for Families payments Everything you need to do to see your Working for Families payments.
Update my family's hours of work If your income source changes and you either start or stop being entitled to the in-work tax credit, you will need to update your hours of work.
Update a child's details If a child has left or entered your care, you got a notice about a child turning 18 or becoming financially independent - let us know.
Update my family income for Working for Families Working for Families payments are based on your family income and the number of children in your care.
Update my partner details for Working for Families If your relationship has ended, or if you have a new partner, you need to update your Working for Families details.
Update shared care Make sure you update your details if your shared care arrangement changes.
End-of-year assessments What you might need to do at the end of the tax year if you receive Working for Families.
Paying back Working for Families overpayments If you've been overpaid Working for Families, see how you can repay the extra amount.

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