Working Tax Credit
Part 1: Overview
Part 2: What you'll get
Part 3: Eligibility
Part 4: How to claim
Part 5: Further information
Part 1: Overview
You could get Working Tax Credit if:
you're aged 16 or over
you work a certain number of hours a week
you get paid for the work you do (or expect to)
your income is below a certain level
The basic amount of Working Tax Credit is up to £1,920 a year - you could get more (or less) depending on your circumstances and income.
Use the tax credit calculator to work out how much you could get.
You can apply for Working Tax Credits even if you don't have children or you're on leave or about to start a new job.