Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2005); the Child Tax Credit Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2007); the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4); and the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 7).

Regulation 2 increases the maximum rate of the disability and severe disability elements of working tax credit from £3,090 and £1,330 to £3,165 and £1,365 respectively.

Regulation 3 increases the rate of the disability element of child tax credit from £3,275 to £3,355 for a disabled child or qualifying young person and from £4,600 to £4,715 for a severely disabled child or qualifying young person.

Regulations 4 and 5 increase the weekly rate of guardian’s allowance from £17.20 to £17.60.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.