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 and you will have to think about claiming Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit if your earnings are low. You should always get advice on whether you will be much better off by working. Please note that it may be possible to get help with childcare costs if the work that you are doing is approved by a Lone Parent Adviser at your local Jobcentre Plus office. You should always seek advice before you start work. Q. I’m working and recently started getting child support maintenance from my ex partner how will this affect my in work benefits. A. If you working and getting Child and/or Working Tax Credit they ignore any maintenance you get when they calculate your tax credit. The first £15.00 of maintenance is al
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