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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.

Entitlement

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.

ℹ️WfF 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.