working tax credit

This section of workSMART explains your right to claim Working Tax Credit (WTC) without being victimised. Some workers are worried that if they claim WTC their employer may dismiss them, indeed some employers have threatened to do this. That is against the law, and these questions should help you find out where you stand.

• I'm worried about being victimised by my employer for claiming Working Tax Credit   more...
• what are my employer's responsibilities for Working Tax Credit?  more...
• how can I persuade my employer to pay Working Tax Credit?  more...
• How much Working Tax Credit am I entitled to?  more...
• What is Working Tax Credit?   more...
• How do I apply for Working Tax Credits?  more...
• What is Child Tax Credit?  more...
• How much Child Tax Credit am I entitled to?  more...
• How are my tax credits paid?  more...
• How do I apply for tax credits?  more...

further information

For more information on tax credits, see the tax credits section of the HM Revenue and Customs website at taxcredits.hmrc.gov.uk/

You can also ring the Tax Credit Helpline on 0845 300 3900.

You can also visit the Tax Credits pages of the Directgov website at www.direct.gov.uk/taxcredits.

Thanks to the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group for their assistance with the advice in this section.www.litrg.org.uk