Mike Hall MP

Labour Party | Weaver Vale

 Claim the tax credits you’re due”, says Mike Hall MP

From Sunday 6 April the rates of tax credits are increased and Mike Hall MP is encouraging local low-paid workers to claim, even if they don’t have children.

The Government has raised the earnings threshold for working tax credit, which means that many more workers in Weaver Vale could qualify for extra cash.

Mike Hall MP said:-

“This is good news, so it is important that everyone in Weaver Vale gets the money they are entitled to.  Claiming is easy – you can do it online or over the phone.  The main thing is that you do it straight away, as your claim dates from the time that you call or claim online, so the earlier you do this, the more you can claim.

“I am concerned that 80% of people who qualify for this support are not aware of it. Claiming tax credits means that they will be able to enjoy a better standard of living.”

Workers without children can qualify for Working Tax Credit if they:-

• are over 25 years old
• work at least 30 hours a week
• are on an income below:
o £12,740 a year (£245 a week) if single
o £17,160 a year (£330 a week) joint income if in a couple.

Workers with children can also claim if one parent works for at least 16 hours a week and the household income is less than:

• £438 a week (£22,800 a year) if you have one child
• £541 a week (£28,150 a year) if you have two children
• £644 a week (£33,500 a year) if you have three children.

Mike Hall MP added:-

“If you think you could qualify, call the helpline straight away on 0845 300 3900 or claim online at www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits.”