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My husband & i currently claim income support, housing benefit & council tax benefit
My hubby claims disability (lower rate)
We have 2 children eldest aged 18, she will start uni in september & a younger aged 14
I would really like to return to work full-time, this will be shop work or something similar, minimum wage i expect
I have had several part-time jobs, but only earned what i was allowed.
Before i look for or accept any jobs i would like to know what benefits we will recieve if i was to start work
Would it be best to go to jobcentre & see an adviser with regard to what we can claim
would we be better off if i worked 16 or 30 hours
hope someone can point me in the right direction
My hubby claims disability (lower rate)
We have 2 children eldest aged 18, she will start uni in september & a younger aged 14
I would really like to return to work full-time, this will be shop work or something similar, minimum wage i expect
I have had several part-time jobs, but only earned what i was allowed.
Before i look for or accept any jobs i would like to know what benefits we will recieve if i was to start work
Would it be best to go to jobcentre & see an adviser with regard to what we can claim
would we be better off if i worked 16 or 30 hours
hope someone can point me in the right direction
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My husband & i currently claim income support, housing benefit & council tax benefit
My hubby claims disability (lower rate)
We have 2 children eldest aged 18, she will start uni in september & a younger aged 14
I would really like to return to work full-time, this will be shop work or something similar, minimum wage i expect
I have had several part-time jobs, but only earned what i was allowed.
Before i look for or accept any jobs i would like to know what benefits we will recieve if i was to start work
Would it be best to go to jobcentre & see an adviser with regard to what we can claim
would we be better off if i worked 16 or 30 hours
hope someone can point me in the right direction
Hi there
Good luck with this and I think what you said about speaking to an adviser is a good idea, however I expect there are many on here that will also give you good advice who are used to dealing with these matters.
Meanwhile here is some info on here, hope they give you some idea, good luck.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Employedorlookingforwork/DG_10013908The one and only "Dizzy Di"0 -
You need to work 30 hours to get tax credits, 16 hours is for single parents.
What are your husbands plans? Is he remaining on benefit or will he be seeking employment?Hit the snitch button!member #1 of the official warning clique.:j:DFeel the love baby!0 -
What are your husbands plans? Is he remaining on benefit or will he be seeking employment?
Its unlikely my husband will ever be able to work full-time again due to his problems & the medications he is on.
In th mean time i have had a job interview with TESCO, I really want to return to work!!First win 14/12 Playtex bra & Knickers!!!!:beer:
won Rimmel Foundation 08/02:j
Environmental Justice Foundation T-Shirt 11/02:rotfl:0 -
Its unlikely my husband will ever be able to work full-time again due to his problems & the medications he is on.
In th mean time i have had a job interview with TESCO, I really want to return to work!!
So does he claim IB in addition to DLA or will he do so when you get a job?
Good luck with your interview.0 -
You need to work 30 hours to get tax credits, 16 hours is for single parents.
What are your husbands plans? Is he remaining on benefit or will he be seeking employment?0 -
alwaysonthego wrote: »It is not just single mums that can work 16 hours to get WTC, a couple with children only have to work 16 hours for entitlement. It is single people who have to work over 30 hours. Each of the couple can work 16 hours each and combined their hours to get the 30 hour WTC bonus.
But, as the OP says her husband can't work, surely she needs to do 30 hours?0 -
I only work 16 hours Plus have a child - my oh does not work - I get WTC0
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Oldernotwiser wrote: »But, as the OP says her husband can't work, surely she needs to do 30 hours?
Source Welfare Benefits Unit. 'Advisers Guide to Benefits and Tax Credits April 2009-2010'. York.
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You can claim WTC if you are working and you are aged 16 or over. You or your partner must be working 16 hours a week or more, on a low enough income and: be a lone parent or a member of a couple with a dependent child.0 -
alwaysonthego wrote: »It is not just single mums that can work 16 hours to get WTC, a couple with children only have to work 16 hours for entitlement. It is single people who have to work over 30 hours. Each of the couple can work 16 hours each and combined their hours to get the 30 hour WTC bonus.Hit the snitch button!member #1 of the official warning clique.:j:DFeel the love baby!0
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