WTC possible to calculate.

Dandytf

Almost two years since changing to reduced hours at work as I suffer from m.s.
Today I learned that the shift that was taken by another employee could be available again.
That could mean reducing hours again from 23 to 16 hrs approx.per week 3 days to 2
Last time pip didn't change though working tax credits did have a considerable increase.
Is it possible to calculate any further prospective increase based on hours and salary.
Thanks

[Deleted User]

Have you tried one of the benefit checkers?

https://www.entitledto.co.uk
https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/AboutYou

Dandytf

venison wrote: »

Have you tried one of the benefit checkers?

https://www.entitledto.co.uk
https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/AboutYou

Thanks though UC calculators have never been my strongest point online.
I'm fine entering existing pip+working tax credits which result in either 0 or extremely low UC prediction.
Low if compared to existing tax credits.
I'm one of the last few million to be auto switched over to UC whenever that happens.
Maybe I could call local office and ask if they could run a calculation for me.
As I have mortgage and car etc I don't want to make a mistake reducing down to 2 days if it means I run into difficulty financially though I appreciate there will be considerable cuts when UC arrives.
Thanks

sheramber

Have you tried the tax credit calculator?

https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-calculator

Dandytf

sheramber wrote: »

Have you tried the tax credit calculator?

https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-calculator

That's the advice I require though thanks all mser's'rs for their suggestions.
Though I don't know exact hours for two days I think it could between 15-16 or 17,
Also I have guessed annual reduced salary though can run a separate calculator at later stage.
Though running gov calculator with existing 3 day weeks hours I got answer within a couple of pounds, very accurate.
My estimate with reduced hours accurately estimates moderate increase in wtc's meaning if it's correct it will be similar to my current 23.5 hours salary.
That gov link let's me consider next stage which is contact employers and request application to be moved over to two day week even if it means some upheaval in moving team if that's what's required.
My liumba support chair csn be moved to another desk if required.

sheramber

Though I don't know exact hours for two days I think it could between 15-16 or 17,

Remember you must work at least 16 hours a week to be eligible for tax credits

Dandytf

sheramber wrote: »

Though I don't know exact hours for two days I think it could between 15-16 or 17,

Remember you must work at least 16 hours a week to be eligible for tax credits

Excellent point not sure as if it is 16 hrs though I can check.
I didn't get advised of the contract details until very last minute during 2017.