Would I still get tax credits? I am new to this. Live with DS in the ex-marital home and almost X-H is going to continue paying the mortgage until Ds is 18 or I can buy him out (hopefully much sooner). I have a part time job of 15 hours a week and am selfemployed approx 6 hours a week. We split financially in January - I have been struggling on not a lot of money, just went on tax credits calculator and it is coming up with a figure of over £6k a year - which is wow but I can't believe thats right?! Rang tax credits last week and am waiting for a claim form to come rhough the post...