WFF question

What is the difference between family tax credit and in-work tax credit?
I can't find anything on their website that explains it, or which we might be entitled to.

Also I read the other thread about having to pay money back I would prefer the money weekly if poss but am a bit scared of getting a bill of them now.

Oh and one last thing, if you have a rental property and other interests but they don't make any money do you need to include them? We always get a rebate as the rental runs at a loss, but does it still count as income?

Yes the rental is classed as income as you get tax rebates for it at the end of the year.

I phoned the accountant, she said that as it makes a loss it actually reduces our income meaning we are entitled to more...woohoo.

We might be able to claim some for last year, she will know when our return is done and then based on that I can start claiming weekly this year. I will add about 5-10K to DH's wages as he gets call outs/overtime and we never now how much that could possibly be.

I actually found on their site what the difference is as well. Family tax credit is income from any source and in work tax credit is for single parents that work 20+ hours or couples who work 30+ (I think it was 30). Thresholds for in work are higher, I assume as an incentive for parents to work.