Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
i think you mean 'working tax credits' and 'child tax credits'.

If you work, but earn low wages, you may qualify for Working Tax Credit. i think you have to be earning like minimum wage to get this

while If you're responsible for at least one child or young person who normally lives with you, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit.
There is an online WTC and CTC calculator from HMRC here:

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/calcs/ccin.htm

Also this good online benefits calculator:

http://www.entitledto.com/