Working tax credits

erazertf

I started work on 14th May 2007 and in my job I work 21 hours per week over 3 days. I have had conflicting information about working tax credits that I may be entitled to. According to job centre plus staff, I'm only able to claim working tax credits if I work over 30/35 hours per week (not sure exactly how many hours they said but it was deffinetly over 30). However, I read on HM customs website that I may be able to claim if working over 16 hours per week.

I'm single, no kids, 18 and living with my parents, who are in receipt of housing, council tax benefit, income support and statutory sick pay.

I'm finding the benefits calculator website confusing to use therefore I'd appreciate any information you can provide, thanks.

ohreally

Working Tax Credit is for people who are employed,who...
usually work 16 hours or more a week
are paid for that work, and
expect to work for at least 4 weeks

and who are

aged 16 or over and responsible for at least one child, or
aged 16 or over and disabled, or
aged 25 or over and usually work at least 30 hours a week

TheWaltons_3

You're too young!