Working Tax Credits, self employed

[Brownie]

Hi does anyone know if self employed people are entitled to working tax credits. Also I must add I am 19?? Thanks x

 

[kirstyl1987]

There's an online calculator if you google it, I think you have to work at least 16 hours though xx

 

[sarahpoppy24]

Yes you can, the same as you would employed, if you go to your local job centre they can advise you on what to do x

 

[BeeBeautiful]

Yes you can as long as you work more than 16 hrs a week and earn less than a certain amount. (I can't remember the amount.) the amount you claim will differ due to age and circumstance but you should be able to claim something no problem. X

 

[xxsarahj25xx]

Think you can only get working tax credit if you are over (25 I think, worth checking hmrc website) but if you are under that certain age you dont get it unless you have kids you claim child tax credit for. Hth xx

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[xxsarahj25xx]

Or even better google the tax credit helpline number and they will give you a definate answer xx

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[Nails<3]

Think you can only get working tax credit if you are over (25 I think, worth checking hmrc website) but if you are under that certain age you dont get it unless you have kids you claim child tax credit for. Hth xx

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That's right if you are under 25 you won't get any unless you have children. Best to ring hmrc and double check with them x

 

[Popart]

No you have to be 25 to claim working tax credits. You get 80 a month x

 

[Popart]

Do u have children? If u do have a child u can claim

 

[emcmillan]

Hi there - if you have children you must work 16 hours per week, if you are single with no children you must work 30 hours per week and be over 25, there is a working tax credit calculator on the HMRC website - if you type into google it should come up and that will help you work it out, I was trying to get them for my stepson who is 21 but no joy!

 

[zonebeuauty]

This is interesting,can self employed get working tax credit...sorry to jump on board

 

[NailsXpress]

Yes

 

[emcmillan]

Self - employed are also entitled to working tax credit - there is a tax credit calculator if you type into google it should come up - i dont know your situation but also remember if you rent and are on a low income you are entitled to help on rent and council tax even although you are self employed x