Can you get universal credit if you work 20 hours a week?

There are no limits on how many hours a week you can work if you’re claiming Universal Credit. Instead, the amount you get will gradually reduce as you earn more – so you won’t lose all your benefits at once.

Can you claim tax credits if you work part time?

If you’re under 25 You can only claim tax credits if you work at least 16 hours a week and are either: responsible for a child under 16.

Do you get more tax credits if you work less hours?

Your normal hours will change for working tax credit. Depending on how your hours change you may get less working tax credit or you may no longer qualify for working tax credit. There will be no change to your working tax credit entitlement during that period.

Can I cancel Universal Credit and claim tax credits?

You cannot claim tax credits and UC at the same time. If you are already claiming tax credits you will not be affected by UC unless you: Choose to make a claim for UC. Need to claim another benefit that UC has replaced such as housing benefit.

Can I go back to tax credits from Universal Credit?

Moving back to tax credits from UC Generally, once someone is on UC, they won’t be able to go back to tax credits unless their UC claim is closed and an exceptions applies.

Can I get working tax credits if I work 25 hours a week?

If you are not responsible for children, you need to work the following hours to get Working Tax Credit: if you are aged 25 or over, you need to do paid work of at least 30 hours a week. if you have a disability and are 16 or over, you need to do paid work of at least 16 hours a week.

What is the 30 hour element in Working Tax Credit?

30 Hour element of WTC Single claimants who work at least 30 hours per week will have the 30 hour element included in their award. Similarly, if one member of a couple works at least 30 hours per week, the 30 hour element can be included. If both members work at least 30 hours, only one 30 hour element is included.

Do you get more working tax credits for working 30 hours?

You can no longer make a new claim for Working Tax Credit unless you have a current claim for Child Tax Credit. If you work 30 hours a week or more a bonus is payable in Working Tax Credit. In couples it is your combined work hours that are counted when working out your entitlement to this bonus.

How many hours can I work before it affects my child tax credits?

16 hours
Working hours You usually need to be working a minimum number of hours a week to claim Working Tax Credit. If you are part of a couple with children, you are eligible for the 30-hour element if you jointly work at least 30 hours a week. This is providing one of you works at least 16 hours.

Is Universal Credit the same as working tax credit?

Working Tax Credit is being replaced by Universal Credit. You will only able to get Working Tax Credit in the situations listed below. Otherwise, you won’t be able to make a new claim for tax credits. Use our Benefits Calculator to see what benefits you might be able to get.

Can I go back to working tax credits from Universal Credit?

Can I claim tax credits and universal credit together? No. The general rule is that you cannot claim tax credits (working tax credit and/or child tax credit) at the same time as UC.

Is anyone better off on Universal Credit?

Some people do find they are better off on Universal Credit and some do not. The best way to check is to use our Benefits Calculator to see what you’re able to get under the two systems.