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Evidence you will need to provide

If you’re a foster or kinship carer

You need to send a copy of an up-to-date letter of confirmation from the local authority or fostering agency with your application.

If you’re a carer for a sick or disabled person

You need to send evidence with your application, showing the allowance or benefits the person you cared for was paid during the period you were caring for them.

The evidence must show that the allowance or benefit was paid to cover at least 48 weeks of each year that you’re claiming Home Responsibilities Protection.

Ways to apply

Apply online

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Apply by post

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• the tax years you are applying for Home Responsibilities Protection
• the dates you claimed Child Benefit
• any dates that you lived outside the UK during the period you’re applying for

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   1. Fill in form CF411.

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   Get help with submitting your application

   You can use these notes to help you competecomplete your application for Home Responsibilities Protection using form CF411.Protection.

   

   Notes to help you apply for Home Responsibilities Protection

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   After you’ve applied

   After you’ve submitted your application you can check when you can expect a reply from HMRC.