How to claim tax credits
Work out your hours
Put the number of hours you work in a normal week on your claim form.
Add all your hours together if you have more than one job.
If you’ve just started work put the hours you expect to work.
| Type of work | How to work out your hours |
|---|---|
| Employed | Include overtime, but not unpaid breaks |
| Self-employed | Include all the time you spend on your business (once you’ve set it up) |
| Seasonal | Put the hours you’re working at the moment |
| Regular term-time | Put the hours you work during term time |
| Agency | Decide your normal hours with your employer |
| On-call | Only count the hours you’re called to work |
| On standby | Do not count the time when you’re not paid |