Working Tax Credit

spezial

I run the test at benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk and it said that I may be entitled to Working Tax Credit of 2.7k per annum. What is this exactly and how do I claim it?

stevemLS

It is an in-work benefit for those on a low income.

There is basic information, including how to claim, here https://www.gov.uk/working-tax-credit/overview

spezial

What you mean in-work?
I will read your link thx

lovinituk

spezial wrote: »

What you mean in-work?

Do you have a job? If so, how many hours a week do you work?

spezial

Are there any bands of income and the benefit received for each band?

lovinituk

spezial wrote: »

Are there any bands of income and the benefit received for each band?

You're missing the point. Working Tax Credits is only available if you work a certain numbers of hours a week, amongst other qualifiers.

stevemLS

spezial wrote: »

What you mean in-work?
I will read your link thx

A benefit that you get when you have a job, but a low income.

I don't think it works in "bands", it is dependent on your actual income.

There is a minimum number of hours you need to work before you become eligible, but it depends on your circumstances.

spezial

From last April until this April, I have been jobless without JSA, on JSA, and working.

My total income that period was about 11-12k before tax.

Am I eligible for any benefit?

Caz3121

spezial wrote: »

From last April until this April, I have been jobless without JSA, on JSA, and working.

My total income that period was about 11-12k before tax.

Am I eligible for any benefit?

that depends....
single or with a partner?
under or over 25?
disability?
number of children?
number of hours worked?
household income estimated for 15/16?

spezial

yes, I don't have problem to reveal this information
I am single, without children, without disabilities, over 25, at least 32 hours of work per week

pmlindyloo

spezial wrote: »

yes, I don't have problem to reveal this information
I am single, without children, without disabilities, over 25, at least 32 hours of work per week

Based on the amount you earned last tax year then you should be eligible>

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/419570/WTC2-2015.pdf

However, if you received contribution based JSA during that time this will also be counted as income.