Zero hours

[beautyfades]

Hi does anyone know if you can claim working tax credits if your on a zero hour contract ? Iv been offerd a job but it's zero hour contract but I will definitely get 4 hours a day. I really need this job! Do any wise mumsnetters know the answer ??

I don't know about working tax but I worked 2 jobs both zero hours and was entitled to child tax credits. You give a estimation of what you think you will earn.....don't underestimate as you'll end up owing them back the following year.

Tax credits are based on the hours you actually work, not on what your contract says. As poster above says, just give an estimates income - if you end up earning less than you estimate they will give you a lump sum when you do your renewal which is fab :)

Ok thanks for the advice realy appreciate it.

yes I usually tell them I'm going to earn more just incase I do get more hours and if I don't then the lump sum comes in very handy