About This Guide

This is a quick guide to show you what types of payments you may be entitled to and how to apply for them.

Who can receive WfFTC

To be eligible for WfFTC, you must:
• be aged 16 years or older and the person responsible for the day-to-day care of the children, and
• care for the children on more than a temporary basis (eg, not a child minder)
The children must:
• be 18 years or under, and
• not be financially independent.
One of these residency requirements must be met:
• You were a New Zealand resident and present in New Zealand continuously for at least 12 months at any time. You must also be a New Zealand tax resident for the period you are claiming payments.
However, you or your spouse, civil union or de facto partner cannot be claiming the transitional tax resident exemption.
• Your child or children are both resident and present in New Zealand throughout the period you are claiming WfFTC payments.

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