TAX CREDITS HELP FOR FAMILIES FORMERLY NASS-SUPPORTED

[ksyedpk]

HI John and everybody
I Would really appreciate your help on my current situation I am passing through.

I was Asylum Applicant with 4 dependants (Wife & 3 children). During the our Asylum claim we adult were not allowed to take any kind of work. Nass was supporting us to meet our day to day essential living costs. We all were granted ILR on 22 september 2009 and I also started a job from 8 October 2009. I am working 20 hours a week. However My income is not a taxable income means Gross income is the Net Income.
One more thing I forgot to add that I took admission at 28 August 2009 for trade study for full year 2009 to 2010 (plumbing level 2). and that was free tuition course because I was Nass Supported. it is 3 days a week course and rest of 4 days I do 20 hours work (part-time) because I want to complete my course.

my question is that I want to Claim tax credits

can I claim both Tax Credit (CTC AND WTC)

If no then the reason why I cannot these benefits or any other benefits I can qualify and if yes then will I qualify for WTC when no tax is being deducted from my income being as a income tax threshold.
thanks for any additional help than these.

[John]

Hi, I have made a small change to the title of this topic, given you now have ILR.

The fact is that now you have ILR you are entitled to claim any benefit that your circumstances dictate you are entitled to. So whilst you mention Tax Credits, a claim should also be submitted for Child Benefit.

Also, because your income is low, claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax benefit from your local council.