Working for Families Calculator
Estimate your Working for Families tax credit entitlement. See how much you could receive based on your family income and children.
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Working for Families (WfF) payments are available to families with dependent children. You must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident and have an IRD number.
Total annual WfF$13,095
Monthly payment$1,091
Family Tax Credit$9,491
In-Work Tax Credit$889
Best Start Tax Credit$2,714
Your entitlement has been reduced by $4,620 due to income above the $58,000 threshold. WfF payments reduce by 21 cents for every dollar over the threshold.
WfF payments are taxable income. Best Start is available for children under 3 until they turn 3. Actual payments are made fortnightly. Check IRD for current rates and eligibility.
How it works
Working for Families (WfF) provides tax credits to NZ families with dependent children. Payments depend on your family income, number and ages of children, and whether you're single or a couple.
Abatement (phase-out)
WfF payments reduce by 21 cents for every dollar your family income exceeds the threshold. The abatement threshold varies by family type — check IRD for the current figures. Best Start tax credit is available for children under 3.
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