Chapter 13: Working tax credit
This chapter covers:
1. What is working tax credit (
here)
2. Who is eligible (
here)
3. Amount of working tax credit (
here)
4. Claiming working tax credit (
here)
5. Challenging a decision (
here)
6. Tax credits and benefits (
here)
Basic facts
– Working tax credit (WTC) is paid to top up low wages.
– Both part-time and full-time students are eligible.
– You may be eligible if you are over 25 and working at least 30 hours a week.
– You may be eligible if you are working at least 16 or 24 hours a week and you have a child, a disability or are over 60.
– You can get help with childcare costs in your WTC.
– The amount you get depends on your income, but most student support is ignored in the assessment.