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Where do i stand?

Feisty_Fairy
Feisty_Fairy Posts: 784 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
Just been told that i may be having my hours at work reduced, only by 4 hours but worried about the effect it may have on benefits.:confused:

I work part time 16 hours, they may reduce down to 12.
Partner works full time.
Received WFTC and CTC.

Would i be entitled to anything else or would i lose anything?:eek:

Thanks in advance!
Northern bird on the loose!


FORMER MEMBER OF THE 'I :heart2: MY CBFM' TEAM!!!!:D

Mum to 3 lovely boys, 12, almost 8 and baba born 5 weeks early on 12th May 2011:D
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  • alwaysonthego_2
    alwaysonthego_2 Posts: 8,422 Forumite
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    It should have not affect on your benefits, you may get slightly more if you are earning less. You would not be entitled to any other benefits unless you are earning really low incomes.
  • Feisty_Fairy
    Feisty_Fairy Posts: 784 Forumite
    Hi again,

    Thanks for your reply alwaysonthgo!

    I earn a measly 6.02 per hour and OH earns 19,500 per year, does that mean we are low income?
    Northern bird on the loose!


    FORMER MEMBER OF THE 'I :heart2: MY CBFM' TEAM!!!!:D

    Mum to 3 lovely boys, 12, almost 8 and baba born 5 weeks early on 12th May 2011:D
  • Damzel_In_Distress
    Damzel_In_Distress Posts: 3,127 Forumite
    I thought if you worked under 16 hours then you were not entitled to working tax credits? :confused:
    Having a coke with you
    is even more fun than going to San Sebastian, Irun, Hendaye, Biarritz, Bayonne
    or being sick to my stomach on the Travesera de Gracia in Barcelona
  • alwaysonthego_2
    alwaysonthego_2 Posts: 8,422 Forumite
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    Feisty_Fairy wrote: »
    Hi again,

    Thanks for your reply alwaysonthgo!

    I earn a measly 6.02 per hour and OH earns 19,500 per year, does that mean we are low income?
    That is a good joint salary so wouldn't be classed as a low income. You just need to look at cutting back on your spending good luck!
  • alwaysonthego_2
    alwaysonthego_2 Posts: 8,422 Forumite
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    Damzel_In_Distress wrote: »
    I thought if you worked under 16 hours then you were not entitled to working tax credits? :confused:
    Her husband is working more than 16 hours ;)
  • Feisty_Fairy
    Feisty_Fairy Posts: 784 Forumite
    Damzel_In_Distress wrote: »
    I thought if you worked under 16 hours then you were not entitled to working tax credits? :confused:


    Thats what im worried about!

    Can anyone confirm this?
    Northern bird on the loose!


    FORMER MEMBER OF THE 'I :heart2: MY CBFM' TEAM!!!!:D

    Mum to 3 lovely boys, 12, almost 8 and baba born 5 weeks early on 12th May 2011:D
  • Damzel_In_Distress
    Damzel_In_Distress Posts: 3,127 Forumite
    alwaysonthego wrote: »
    Her husband is working more than 16 hours ;)

    Ah yes i missed that bit.
    So if their claiming jointly then it wont matter.
    Having a coke with you
    is even more fun than going to San Sebastian, Irun, Hendaye, Biarritz, Bayonne
    or being sick to my stomach on the Travesera de Gracia in Barcelona
  • alwaysonthego_2
    alwaysonthego_2 Posts: 8,422 Forumite
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    Feisty_Fairy wrote: »
    Thats what im worried about!

    Can anyone confirm this?
    See my post above!
  • Feisty_Fairy
    Feisty_Fairy Posts: 784 Forumite
    Ah ok, so i wouldnt be entitles to help with school meals, or get any JSA or anything then?
    Northern bird on the loose!


    FORMER MEMBER OF THE 'I :heart2: MY CBFM' TEAM!!!!:D

    Mum to 3 lovely boys, 12, almost 8 and baba born 5 weeks early on 12th May 2011:D
  • alwaysonthego_2
    alwaysonthego_2 Posts: 8,422 Forumite
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    Actually thinking about it your income seems too high for you to get wtc, are you sure you are getting them, unless you were earning less last year?
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