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joanna_hackett
joanna_hackett Posts: 2 Newbie
in Benefits & tax credits
Hi, have just very recently separated from my long term partner and need some advice on child tax credits and working tax credits. I work 16 hours a week so does that mean i would be entitled to wtc as well as ctc? We have 3 children and because of his wage we only ever got the smallest amount of ctc. Now he has moved out would I be entitled to more. I looked on the gov website but i saw that from April the amount of hours you need to work is changing from 16 to 24 or is that just for a couple? I dont think my work will be able to give me any more hours and i cant see how I can bring up my family on my wages . Can anyone help?

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  • sonsbear
    sonsbear Posts: 48 Forumite
    I think it is for a couple but the information isn't easy to get hold of. It might also be that new applications have to be 24 hours.

    I work 16 hours and claim WTC. Best apply asap just in case there is a change happening. I am in same boat and if it goes up to 24 hours then I'm stuffed to cos work for NHS and no way of getting extra hours.
  • MsShorty
    MsShorty Posts: 179 Forumite
    The new working hours rules for working tax credits apply to couples, so will not affect you.

    This link should help.

    http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxCredits/DG_194914
  • joanna_hackett
    joanna_hackett Posts: 2 Newbie
    thankyou for your replys. I will ring them as soon as I can but its just put my mind at rest a little.
  • gingergee
    gingergee Posts: 918 Forumite
    edited 2 January 2012 at 6:16PM
    Don't wanna sound too glum but get on the blower and apply now, it isnt just a change of circumstances, it will be a full new claim and can take a LONG time (ie mine was 14 weeks!!) xxx
    The feeling i got when i confirmed my place studying criminology at Exeter Uni was brilliant!!!!!

    The pride my children told me they had in me was even better!!!!! # setting positive example to children is OUTSTANDING!!!! !:grouphug::grouphug::smileyhea:smileyhea:smileyhea:smileyhea:smileyhea:smileyhea:smileyhea
  • mum_2_ellis
    mum_2_ellis Posts: 131 Forumite
    edited 23 March 2013 at 5:23PM
    gingergee wrote: »
    Don't wanna sound too glum but get on the blower and apply now, it isnt just a change of circumstances, it will be a full new claim and can take a LONG time (ie mine was 14 weeks!!) xxx

    sorry to hijack a little - 14 weeks :eek:
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