Can I claim working tax credits?

Question

I am working 32 hours a week in Uk,Ive only been working this many hours a couple of months,but my ex said I can not claim working tax credits as I have to work for 12 months first,is this right?I did work before for approx 17 months but had to have leave for few months,so would I be able to claim?Thanks

Answer 1

Go here http://www.entitledto.org/ and put in what you earn when you started etc (you don't have to give any identifiably info like name / NI number /address) and It tells you what tax credits, benefits, and anything else you are entitled to.

Answer 2

Your ex is wrong, you can claim working tax credits from the day you start work. Apply now because they will even back date your entitlement 3 months, so though you apply tommorrow for instance, they will pay you from may!

Answer 3

you can claim as soon as u start work as long as u have a low income and don't have saving of £16,000 or more. I think u can claim online if not you can get the number to ring then claim over the phone im sure they ask to see 3 months worth of bank statements to prove what money u get etc but if u been working a couple of months u should have some to send them

Answer 4

I've no idea but the buggers over paid me and are now insisting that I pay it back at 100 quid a month

Answer 5

yes i think anyone who is employed can claim working tax credits get in touch with the department of work and pensions and they will give you more advice good luck

Answer 6

Like Janey, i dont know, but like Janey they over paid me despite me giving the correct information when applying for it. Like Janey, they are trying to claim the overpayment back, though i am fighting that as it was their error. The trouble is, in a dispute, they are basically Judge and Jury. They will listen to an appeal, reject it, and say there is no appeal against that decision.