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working tax credits

Hi i am currently working full time earning around £14,600 per annum. I live with my partner who is currently unemployed. I think I may be able to claim working tax credits. However, im not sure how this works. Does anyone know if either of us would need to actually "sign on" to claim working tax credits. How do we get hold of a form in order to put a claim in?
Any advice much appreciated:A

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  • sorry, just remembered too- does anyone know if your savings have any bearing on whether you can make a claim ?
  • DX2
    DX2 Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    You phone the tax credits helpline.
    Opening hours 8.00 am to 8.00 pm, Monday to Friday
    8.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday
    Closed Sundays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day 0845 300 3900
    *SIGH*
    :D
  • zagfles
    zagfles Posts: 21,579 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Chutzpah Haggler
    Yes you should be able to claim provided you are over 25. Savings don't count but taxable income from savings does (eg interest, dividends) if over £300, it adds to the income they assess you on. Tax free savings income (eg ISA interest) doesn't count.
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