Working for Families calculator
Estimate Working for Families Tax Credits (WFTC) Family Tax Credit weekly and annual payments with IRD income abatement.
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About this tool
Estimate your Working for Families (WFTC) Family Tax Credit payments in New Zealand. Calculate your weekly and annual entitlement based on family income, number of children, and IRD abatement rates.
How to use it
- 1 Enter your combined gross family income.
- 2 Enter the number of dependent children and their ages (eldest child vs subsequent children).
- 3 View your estimated Family Tax Credit entitlement and weekly support payment.
Questions
What is the Family Tax Credit rate in New Zealand?
For 2024, the Family Tax Credit provides up to $144.30 per week for the eldest child and $117.80 per week for each subsequent child.
What is the Working for Families income abatement threshold?
Entitlements reduce by 27 cents for every dollar of family income above the annual threshold of $42,700.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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