Child tax credits

lollipoprainbow · 2022-07-22T06:51:50+00:00

I receive child tax credits and have been doing a couple of shifts on the bank at work as and when only 2 hours a week. Do I have to let hrmc know or does it wait until I do my tax credit renewal next year?

oviraptor21 · 22/07/2022 08:00

www.gov.uk/changes-affect-tax-credits

Best to report changes in income in order to prevent an overpayment.

KATIEPOOR · 14/06/2023 21:39

Hi everyone
New to mumsnet! Seeking advice ... I'm bad at understanding benefits info and to be honest a lot of financial stuff. I got a new job in which I work more hours and earn an extra approx £300 per month. I told the council and my housing benefit is now reduced by around £200. The petrol and wear and tear on my car will use up the rest of my salary increase. I get child tax credits and working tax credits (single parent two children). I was trying to tell those people I had a salary increase but it seemed like because it's paid in arrears I don't need to tell them yet. But I'm scared when the next renewal comes (I've just had one) and I tell them, they'll reduce what I get. When what I really want is more because I'm working more hours and commuting for no more money at the mo. I did try to research the impact on benefits of my new job before I applied but I struggled to work it out. Plus it is a better job. So I really wanted it.
Has anyone been through similar, with the financial aspect? I'm going to ring Citizens' Advice tomorrow but I thought mumsnet people might have some useful info.
Thank you!

Silvergoldandglitter · 16/06/2023 12:44

KATIEPOOR · 14/06/2023 21:39

Hi everyone
New to mumsnet! Seeking advice ... I'm bad at understanding benefits info and to be honest a lot of financial stuff. I got a new job in which I work more hours and earn an extra approx £300 per month. I told the council and my housing benefit is now reduced by around £200. The petrol and wear and tear on my car will use up the rest of my salary increase. I get child tax credits and working tax credits (single parent two children). I was trying to tell those people I had a salary increase but it seemed like because it's paid in arrears I don't need to tell them yet. But I'm scared when the next renewal comes (I've just had one) and I tell them, they'll reduce what I get. When what I really want is more because I'm working more hours and commuting for no more money at the mo. I did try to research the impact on benefits of my new job before I applied but I struggled to work it out. Plus it is a better job. So I really wanted it.
Has anyone been through similar, with the financial aspect? I'm going to ring Citizens' Advice tomorrow but I thought mumsnet people might have some useful info.
Thank you!

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KATIEPOOR · 17/06/2023 22:20

I don't seem to be able to work out how to do it!