Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
The amendments provide for increases of certain of the credits by reference to which the appropriate maximum working families' tax credit and the appropriate maximum disabled person’s tax credit are calculated. The amendments have effect in relation to award periods of both tax credits commencing on or after 5th June 2001.
Regulation 1 provides for citation, commencement and effect.
Regulation 2 introduces regulations 3 and 4.
Regulation 3 amends regulation 46(1A) of the Family Credit Regulations so as to increase the maximum amounts by reference to which childcare tax credit is calculated.
Regulation 4 amends Schedule 4 to the Family Credit Regulations so as to increase the credit in respect of an adult.
Regulation 5 introduces regulations 6 and 7.
Regulation 6 amends regulation 51(1AA) of the Disability Working Allowance Regulations so as to increase the maximum amounts by reference to which childcare tax credit is calculated.
Regulation 7 amends Schedule 5 to the Disability Working Allowance Regulations so as to increase both the credit in respect of a single claimant and the credit in respect of a member of a married or unmarried couple or a lone parent.