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working/family tax credits

Hi all.
First of all my comma button not working so using my fullstop button.
I get working an family tax credits and get housing benefit .i'm contracted 16hrs a week but recently we have had to work extra hrs through being short staffed but im now wondering how many hrs can i work extra before it will effect my credits next yr.

thanks sharon

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    It depends how much you earn - you need to work a minimum of 16 hours for WTC if you're disabled or have a child. If you work 30 hours per week, (you have to if you're over 25, childless and not disabled) there is a 30 hour premium on top.
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  • sh1305 wrote: »
    It depends how much you earn - you need to work a minimum of 16 hours for WTC if you're disabled or have a child. If you work 30 hours per week, (you have to if you're over 25, childless and not disabled) there is a 30 hour premium on top.

    like i said i work 16hrs and i get working /child tax credits .i earn £5.74 hr if that helps any one
  • How old are you? National Minimum age for over 21s is £5.93 from 1st October.
  • bumping up
  • can anyone adivce me please

    thanks sharonxx
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