Working Tax Creds - can I get it?

honeyD

Hi, I started working this week and have signed off JSA. I told the lady at the Jobcentre that I only have 18 hours this week as they want me to get used to the job first but then it will go up to 30+. She mentioned about WTC and said I should apply once I get those 30 hours (which hopefully will be next week). However Ive just spoken to my Dad who was told by his Jobcentre that if he gets a job for over 16 hours he would get £50 WTC so would be that much better off. I dont know which is right? Should I have applied already or do I wait for the 30 hours work rota?
Thanks in advance.

busy_mom_2

depends on your age and if you are a single person.

Lone parents, over 50's (after 26 weeks on benefits)and people with disabilites qualify over 16 hours. Single people over 25 qualify after 30 hours.

honeyD

busy_mom wrote: »

depends on your age and if you are a single person.

Lone parents, over 50's (after 26 weeks on benefits)and people with disabilites qualify over 16 hours. Single people over 25 qualify after 30 hours.

Sorry I forgot to state that! Im 25 and a couple. We have no children.
My Dad isnt 50 yet so strange he has been told that, he is a couple also.

Robbie64

has your dad been long term sick? If he hasn't then he will need to work 30 hours per week to be able to claim WTC.

Indie_Kid

Does he have any children who he claims child benefit for?

honeyD

sh1305 wrote: »

Does he have any children who he claims child benefit for?

No, were all in our 20s now lol.
Hes not long term sick either. Maybe they were confused, I will let him know they were wrong.
Thanks everyone

AfterDark

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karenx

Yes it will be 30 hours before he can claim that. As you are a couple you would have to make a joint claim and your partners income will be taken into account also, the limit for claiming WTC is 17k

honeyD

karenx wrote: »

Yes it will be 30 hours before he can claim that. As you are a couple you would have to make a joint claim and your partners income will be taken into account also, the limit for claiming WTC is 17k

Hi, my Husband isnt working at the minute so that wont be a problem.
I could have kept signing on until I get the 30 hours and I would get £5-£10 a week but I told them no, its not much and Id rather not have to keep signing to be honest lol.

honeyD

Hmm... Im a bit unsure now and wonder if Ive jumped ahead of myself a bit.
Ive received my rota for next week and its only 21 hours. Is there anything I can do with regards to signing off? I feel like a right wally now!