The main telephone number is the tax credit helpline: 0345 300 3900 (NGT text relay for anyone who cannot hear or speak on the phone: dial 18001 then 0345 300 3900). From abroad, you can ring +44 2890 538 192.
Does working tax credit go up the more you work?
Working Tax Credit is designed to top up your earnings if you work and are on a low income. But it’s being replaced and people now have to claim Universal Credit instead.
Can I get universal credit if I work 16 hours?
Universal Credit tops up your earnings When you start work, the amount of Universal Credit you get will gradually reduce as you earn more. But unlike Jobseeker’s Allowance, your payment won’t stop just because you work more than 16 hours a week.
What happened to working tax credit?
Universal Credit has replaced tax credits for most people. If you already get Child Tax Credits, you can still add Working Tax Credits to your claim. If you made a claim for Working Tax Credits in the last tax year, you might be able to make a new claim.
Do you have to work to get working tax credit?
got or were entitled to the severe disability premium in the last month, and you’re still eligible for it If you cannot make a new claim for Working Tax Credit, you may be able to apply for Universal Credit (or Pension Credit if you and your partner are State Pension age or over). You must work a certain number of hours a week to qualify.
How does the number of hours you work affect your tax credit?
Hi Your maximum child tax credit award isn’t affected by the number of hours you work, or even if you work at all. Your maximum working tax credit award is affected by whether you work 16 or 30 hours. Tax credits look at your maximum awards. Then they look at your household income to work out how much money they will actually give you.
When to claim child tax credit and working tax credit?
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit do not affect Child Benefit payments, which we pay separately. Child Tax Credit supports families with children. This can include children until their 16th birthday and young persons aged from 16 but under 20 years old. You can claim whether or not you are in work. The amount you get is based on your income.
Can a single parent get a working tax credit?
Working tax credit can be paid to single parents who work 16 hours a week or more. You can be paid an extra amount if you work 30 hours a week or more. This is called the 30-hour element. What if I am off work temporarily? There are situations when you can still get working tax credits when you’re not actually going to work, for example:
