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Savings allowed if on working tax

Hello
I would like to try and start saving and was just wondering how much your allowed in savings if you claim working tax credits I only work 16 hours at the moment but I’m hoping to go full time soon.

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  • Darksparkle
    Darksparkle Posts: 5,465 Forumite
    There is no savings limit on tax credits. You will need to declare any interest as other income. Any other income over £300 per annum must be declared.
  • There is no savings limit on tax credits. You will need to declare any interest as other income. Any other income over £300 per annum must be declared.
    Any interest earned by money in an ISA is also not counted for Tax Credits.
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