Sometimes our clients aren’t sure if they’re entitled to working tax credit, and it’s easy to see why, the government guidelines can be a bit overwhelming. Our team can help you identify if you would be entitled, and can also help you apply if you need assistance. We could help your family claim the extra money you could be owed. 

Working tax credit is a benefit for working and self-employed people in the UK who have low incomes.

If you don’t have children, you can apply for Working Tax Credit if:
you are at least 25 years old and work at least 30 hours a week;
you are at least 16 years old and work at least 16 hours a week and are eligible for a disability supplement;

you are at least 60 years old and work at least 16 hours a week.

In the case of people raising a child, the condition for applying for Working Tax Credit is 16 years or more and one of the following conditions is met:
if you are a single parent, you must work at least 16 hours a week;
the joint weekly working time must be at least 24 hours a week, with one partner having to work a minimum of 16 hours a week;
if one of the partners works at least 16 hours a week and is eligible for supplements and allowances for people with disabilities;
you are at least 60 years old and work at least 16 hours a week;
if one partner works at least 16 hours a week and the other person is disabled or in a hospital or prison.