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Min hours eeded for WTC

What are the min number of hours needed for a single mom please to get WTC, is it 16 or 24?

What about a couple, is it then 30 if they have kids?

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  • benniebert
    benniebert Posts: 666 Forumite
    Single with kids - 16 hours
    Couple with kids - 24 hours, with one working at least 16 hours (there are some exceptions).
    Adults with no kids - 30 hours (again some exceptions)

    You have forgotten the disabled, they need only work 16 hours to get WTC.
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