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WTC while on EEA residence card

Post by bil123 » Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:51 am

Hi ,
I am a Residence card holder(non EEA) working, and my wife(EEA) is a full time student, not working , can I claim Working tax credit?will it effect my PR application which is due in 4 years from now.



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Re: WTC while on EEA residence card

Post by Amber » Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:54 am

bil123 wrote:Hi ,
I am a Residence card holder(non EEA) working, and my wife(EEA) is a full time student, not working , can I claim Working tax credit?will it effect my PR application which is due in 4 years from now.



bil.

As your wife is exercising treaty rights, you're not subject to immigration control and have the right to reside. In turn you can claim benefits. Tax credits must be a joint claim if you're part of a couple.
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Re: WTC while on EEA residence card

Post by bil123 » Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:38 pm

D4109125 wrote:
bil123 wrote:Hi ,
I am a Residence card holder(non EEA) working, and my wife(EEA) is a full time student, not working , can I claim Working tax credit?will it effect my PR application which is due in 4 years from now.



bil.

As your wife is exercising treaty rights, you're not subject to immigration control and have the right to reside. In turn you can claim benefits.
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