Calories for Fat Loss. Science tells us that 1 pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories, so a daily calorie deficit of 500 should result in 1 pound per week fat loss. In reality things don't quite work that efficiently! Generally, a person's energy expenditure becomes less as they get lighter - meaning that you will inevitably plateau.
There's good news and bad news. The good news is that the amount of Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit should go up as your income has reduced BUT the bad news is that as you are a couple and only you are working then your child care element will stop.here's good news and bad news. The good news is that the amount of Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit should go up as your income has reduced BUT the bad news is that as you are a couple and only you are working then your child care element will stop.
Child Tax Credit. Next up is the Child Tax Credit (CTC), which gives you up to $1,000 for each eligible child dependent. The credit is refundable, meaning you can get a refund from it even if you have no tax liability for the year. There are income limitations on who can get the credit.