As a breeder with six monsters we do rely on tax credits, mainly because my husband is ex forces and has no extra qualifications and now works in healthcare on less than minimum wage. Yes it still happens , and I have joined the  Army Reserves on lots less than minimum wage. We get tax credits because the system is massively flawed, and even government organisations do not pay properly. I have just completed a PGCE after a MA and am looking for a teaching job so my husband can rest. He isn't even supposed to be working.

The real reason that it is an issue is that the employers are not paying fair wages or tax. These are the people to hound. I used to do lots of voluntary work to counter the 'free' tax credits we recieved.

Please do not assume that it is as cut and dry as breeders wanting a free life. It doesn't go that far.