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Going back to work full time...

Hi all.

My partner works full time and I work 16hours a week and recieve child and working tax credit.

Iam now thinking of going back full time and wondering what happens regarding money, Im guessing we'll lose all the tax credits but am wondering if we will get any help with child care?

Any info be great thanks :beer:

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  • Caz3121
    Caz3121 Posts: 15,915 Forumite
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    you won't necessarily lose all the tax credits have a look at entitledto.co.uk and put in your new income - remember tax credits are based on last years income so unless your income will increase by more than £25k then you will not see the drop till next April
  • lauren123
    lauren123 Posts: 117 Forumite
    Thanks will go of to the website now and have a look. :)
  • lauren123
    lauren123 Posts: 117 Forumite
    Done it, said we'd be entitled to over £150 a week!!!! LOL cant be right x
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    If by "full-time" you mean 30 hours+, you'll get extra for that.
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