working tax credits no children

worrypants

Please excuse my ignorance but are working tax credits only payable to those with children?

eg If a married couple with no children have a low income would there be any type of help available?

many thanks

Becles

There will be some help depending on your household income level and hours worked.

See here for more info:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/TaxCredits/TaxCreditsArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4015483&chk=Bl770B

Taloola78

I have friends who are both working,married,no kids and they get tax credits, it's only a few ££'s a month but they went for it as getting tax credits means they get free prescriptions. And the DH has a blood disorder which meant regular prescriptions, and was costing a small fortune. All happy now though since they realised they would be as well to apply for it even for such a minimal amount.

hulkgti

I used to get about £15 a month before I had my baby. I earned about £12,000 and worked full time. Not much, but better than a smack in the face!

worrypants

many thanks everyone much appreciated