Work Tax Credit (WTC) is a government benefit given to people residing in the United Kingdom who work and have a low income.
It was introduced in April 2003.
The Work Tax Credit (WTC) is available to individuals aged 16 to 24 with a child or disability; persons over the age of 25 are not required to have a child to qualify.
Applicants must have a paid job and work a minimum number of hours per week, determined by the age of the applicant.