working tax credit

flea72

UnderPressure wrote: »

Out of curiosity and also because it applies to my partners brother what if 1 person is self employed for 16 hours a week and the 2nd person currently claims incapacity benefit? Will the new 24 hour rule apply to them?

yes, they will have to work 24hrs

but im sure they can 'create' 24hrs work, so they reach the min entitlement to WTC, just as they are presently doing under the 16hr rule

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flea72

Jacey_71 wrote: »

Does anyone know when the changes come in? I currently work 22 hours a week, single, 2 kids (1 disabled). How long have I got to find a job on 24 hours???

the 24hrs only applies to couples, not singletons

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Swampmonster

Would it be ok for ONLY one person out of that couple to work over 24 hours as the other person isn't able to work due to caring responsibilities?

Thanks

flea72

Swampmonster wrote: »

Would it be ok for ONLY one person out of that couple to work over 24 hours as the other person isn't able to work due to caring responsibilities?

Thanks

if part of a couple, your joint hours have to be over 24. so yes, one person can work 24hrs and the other person nil. its only if you want to claim childcare help, that both of you have to be working

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abbie_1990

when does this change come into effect??

lovetowinacar

Does the rate for WTC then still go up at 30 hours per week worked?

For example is there a rate at 24 hours and another at 30 hours since currently there are two rates one at 16+ and one at 30+ hours worked

Doesn't affect me but more of a general question.

flea72

lovetowinacar wrote: »

Does the rate for WTC then still go up at 30 hours per week worked?

For example is there a rate at 24 hours and another at 30 hours since currently there are two rates one at 16+ and one at 30+ hours worked

Doesn't affect me but more of a general question.

i havent found any info to do with the additional element for working 30hrs+ yet, so will have to wait and see

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susan1105

its not coming in till 2012 atleast