valentine91 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hello I'm a single mum and wanting to go back to work full time. Im worried because I will have to pay for all my rent and childcare costs.. I know you can get help for childcare from tax credits. I was wanting to hear from people in the same situation as me.. Paying rent and childcare costs alone.. Do I still get some benefits etc. I'm worried il be left with nothing after paying rent etc. can anyone help me work out how much I will get. I will be working Monday- Friday 9-5. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulgirl75 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi there Valentine91 - I'm a working single Mum with rent to pay. As a rough guide Working Tax Credit pays up to 75% of your childcare costs, if your child is over 3 you get 15 hours a week free anyway. You then get an allocation of Child Tax Credit but both are dependant upon how much you earn in your job. I have to say the Child Tax Credit people are really unusually quite helpful so if you give them a call and let them know how much you'll be earning they should be able to give you an indication as to what you'll get. Hope that helps and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki-red Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 This might give you a rough idea............ http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/DoItOnlineByCategory/DG_172666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valentine91 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thank you. My daughter is 1 so I will be paying for her. I will give them a call. Think and see what they say. Will I still get child benefit for her aswel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valentine91 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Do I still get any housing benefit? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulgirl75 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Yes you still get child benefit - everyone gets this regardless of income. As for housing benefit - I would doubt it if you're working full time. You may be surprised how much you can get though on Child Tax Credit. It's not easy to keep the finances juggled but if working is important to you then it's definitely do-able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fling Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thank you. My daughter is 1 so I will be paying for her. I will give them a call. Think and see what they say. Will I still get child benefit for her aswel. All parents get child benefit at present. I think it is £ 20.30 per week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valentine91 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 How much is child tax whilst your working if u don't mind me asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 How much is child tax whilst your working if u don't mind me asking. When I was a single parent, working part time (20 hours) on minimum wage, I got £120 per week, and also got £120 tax credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottedplant Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Do you have a personal advisor at the jobcentre? make an appointment to see them and they can work things out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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