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magzy1827
magzy1827 Posts: 219 Forumite
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my friend has a job but for the next few months maybe more its quiet and he will b working zero hours he gets working tax credits just wondering if he will be able to claim any help to pay his rent hes in a private let.
No reliance should be placed on the above.

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  • magzy1827
    magzy1827 Posts: 219 Forumite
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    when his shifts stop the tax credits also stop so he will have no income not sure if he will b able to claim income support or something
    No reliance should be placed on the above.
  • merlin68
    merlin68 Posts: 2,405 Forumite
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    To claim wtc he needs to works 30 hrs a week.
    He can claim HB if his on a zero hour though. But would need to take his payslips in to avoid an over payment.
    No point signing on for jsa unless your earning less than £73.
  • magzy1827
    magzy1827 Posts: 219 Forumite
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    thx for all ur help
    No reliance should be placed on the above.
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