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Working tax credits for minimum wage
Euskaltel
Posts: 35 Forumite
Hi,
After being unemployed for 12 months I took a job offering minimum wage in September. However, I simply cant afford my bills and have looked into Working Tax Credits. I have done the online calculations and it says I am entitled but only asks questions about the previous years earnings. Will I be entltled to claim solely on the premise of earning 11,565 per year? I know its not good to rely on such things but Im in dire straights here and am struggling/borrowing to pay rent and bills. Any advice will be more than helpful thanks.
After being unemployed for 12 months I took a job offering minimum wage in September. However, I simply cant afford my bills and have looked into Working Tax Credits. I have done the online calculations and it says I am entitled but only asks questions about the previous years earnings. Will I be entltled to claim solely on the premise of earning 11,565 per year? I know its not good to rely on such things but Im in dire straights here and am struggling/borrowing to pay rent and bills. Any advice will be more than helpful thanks.
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Are you over 25?0
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Yes, Im 33. I have no children and no partner. Thanks for the reply.0
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I think if you work more than 30 hours a week and earn less than £13,300 you should be entitled to working tax credits.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxCreditsandChildBenefit/TaxCredits/Gettingstarted/whoqualifies/DG_181268
It may be worth you looking into reducing your outgoings if possible - the debtfreewannabe board is quite good at find savings0
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