Am I eligible for Working Tax Credits?

Tyto

First of all hello to everyone. Long time reader, first time poster here!

My questions is if anyone can clear up whether or not I'm eligible for working tax credits?

I don't really understand the system but I think I won't be eligible until I turn 25 and am working 30 hours a week. I turn 25 at the end of September and by then will be averaging 30-35 hours a week. Will I be eligible for tax credits and will I be able to start claiming them as soon as I turn 25?

Thanks

PINK__2

try putting your details in the tax credits do I qualify site (sorry I can't post a link yet)

obviously change your DOB to make it seem like you are already 25

skibadee

Do you live alone, have any dependents, pay rent, council tax?

You could try this link....again changing your age to 25

http://www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx

Tyto

I live with my sister in a flat we pay rent for and all the bills including council tax, no dependants or partner. Will try the website thanks

cosmic-dust

Tyto wrote: »

First of all hello to everyone. Long time reader, first time poster here!

My questions is if anyone can clear up whether or not I'm eligible for working tax credits?

I don't really understand the system but I think I won't be eligible until I turn 25 and am working 30 hours a week. I turn 25 at the end of September and by then will be averaging 30-35 hours a week. Will I be eligible for tax credits and will I be able to start claiming them as soon as I turn 25?

Thanks

You can claim when you turn 25, but if you earn more than £12,500 pa you will get zero tax credits.