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tax credits

5 replies

SAIRn3 · 16/02/2016 18:56

I'm not the main carer of my children
I pay csa
im on low income
can I claim tax credits

OP posts:

LineyReborn · 16/02/2016 18:59

Yes, in theory. Depends on your age, wage, hours.

I googled it. Give it a go.

Lightbulbon · 16/02/2016 19:01

You can't claim for kids if you're not the main carer

MissFlight · 16/02/2016 19:05

You can't claim child's tax credits if you're not main carer or someone else is already claiming them, but I believe you can claim tax credits if you're single, don't work full time and on a low wage. At least try, the least they can do is decline.

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SAIRn3 · 17/02/2016 08:24

Thx guys

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Babyroobs · 17/02/2016 16:52

I think for a single person ( which is what you are counted as if the kids don't live with you) you could claim working tax credits if your income is below around £13k. I think you also need to be working at least 30 hours a week.

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