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myright
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What benefits could a couple who each have been earning 16.5k each constantly for the past 3 years. She's 26 and I'm 33
We have 1 child.
We have 1 child.
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Your over the limit if you both earn 16.5 k, i'm afraid as its 26k for one child. Only thing is child benefit.0
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Do you have child care costs and do you work 16 hrs each??0
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I work 35 hours. She's on maternity leave.0
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Please see my edited post.
Will your OH work at least 16 hrs and need childcare when she returns to work?0 -
We both will continue to work over 16 hours a week after her maternity leave. Yes we will have care costs0
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It is possible then that you might be entitled to tax credits.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tax-credits-entitlement-tables-working-at-least-16-hours-and-paying-childcare/tax-credits-entitlement-tables-working-at-least-16-hours-and-paying-childcare0
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