I’m a lone parent and would like to try out some part-time work, how will this affect my Income Support?
A. If you work for less than 16 hours a week you can continue to claim but your earnings will reduce the amount of benefit you get. However as a lone parent you can earn £20 before it affects your benefit. If you work 16 hours or more a week you won’t be entitled to Income Support. You should claim Child Tax Credit and consider claiming Working Tax Credit if your earnings are low. You should always get advice on whether you will be much better off by working. Q. I’ve recently started getting child support maintenance from my ex husband but I’m no better off as my benefit has been reduced this doesn’t seem fair. A. You should get your benefit checked as it may be worked out incorrectly, or you could be better off claiming other benefits. If you get Income Support and have a ‘new’ Child Support assessment the first £10 you get per week is ignored but the rest will reduce your benefit pound for pound. If you get Child or Working Tax Credit maintenance is ignored so these benefits would no
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