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Split Parents and Working Family Tax Entitlements
I don't understand why, in this country, if two parents share equal custody of their children only ONE can claim Working Family Tax and only ONE can be named "primary carer". That aside:- If one parent is claiming Working Family Tax but NOT the childcare element, can the other parent claim the childcare element? Thanks so…
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Informing the DWP/Benifits
Hi, my hubby has been of sick from his job since Oct 2010, we are currently appealing our ESA medical to get in the support group as he has Primary Progressive MS. He has now been dismissed from his job on capablity grounds, which is fine as we both know that there is no chance of him ever been able to work again but is…
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Help with childcare and tax credits
Hi, I am currently claiming JSA - Contribution Based which is due to end on 11th October 2012. I have been offered a job at 16 hrs per week starting on 15th October and will be earning roughly £150 per week. My partner works 40hrs per week and gets £400 before tax. Our 2 year old daughter will need to go into childcare…
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Ariste Holdings (Cash Genie) NATWEST Fraudulent Card Transaction
2 years ago, I had a Cash Genie Loan for £100, I paid them £80 of it back but then split with my partner and lost my job within a month. I should have paid the £20 but just didn't have a spare penny being on Job Seekers. I received some back dated tax credits today due to starting work and at 11am this morning there was…
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Help through the transition period?
As the title asks, is there any help out there to help us through a transition. Thankfully, my 16 year old son has been accepted as a apprentice with a large company. I am a single parent who was claiming Income Support, I am also my brother's Carer, therefore Carers Allowance was being payed. I received Child Benefit and…
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Child Tax Credits - Unaware of Eligibility
I am aware of Working Tax Credits but have not been aware of Child Tax Credits. We have been in receipt of Child Benefit, but not of Child Tax Credits. I have been medically retired for many years and realise I am unable to claim for Working Tax Credits. However I have not been aware that I would be eligible for Child Tax…
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Working Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits
Hi. Can you advise on the following: 2 years ago my husband was out of work and we received 2 tax credits. This was our only income along with my part time job of around £500 a month. We had mortgage insurance, so didn't need help with the mortgage. However, last year they sent us a letter telling us we had to pay all the…
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FT student transfering to PT & self employed. Benefits?
Hello All, I am currently on a FT course at uni. There is a possibly that I will not be able to continue with this uni. I am awaiting some resit results. I have applied for a PT course at a different establishment in case I can not return to my current course. I am wondering where I would stand with benefits and being a PT…
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Wtc
We jointly claimed WTC for 6 months (2 years ago) - and according to HMRC, we were overpaid to the tune of £1800 - this came to light after a court summons was sent (which scared the pejabers out of me and I wrote back agreeing to pay "anything" Since then, I have had a good look at our finances and found that due to Job…
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Claiming JobSeekers but employed part time
Hi, basically I am claiming job seekers allowance and I have declared that I am employed part time and told job centre the circumstances of my current employment means that the hours are not fixed each week which results in me not having a consistent enough wage each month. The job that I do is a safety steward at football…
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Advice regarding child benefit
I have tried contacting my local CAB, however have had no luck, so thought I'd try here. On 9th July I received a letter stating what I would be paid and when. I noticed one of my twins had been missed off the letter, so called them up. They told me there was no record of my son, despite me sending the one form with both…
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jsa whilst renting out my own property
I rent out my own property and have recently been laid off. Can,I claim Jobseekers allowance. I have tried t sell my other property in the past with no luck. I have no equity in the property. I live with my partner in a rented property Hope you can help Thank you
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Help - Tax Credits Review now she wont let me see my kids!
Hi Seperated from ex 4 years ago, I worked away too much and it just wasn't going well. Have 3 kids and when home I stay and work from my mums and visit the kids as much as I can pick them up from school. When we split I agreed to leave the joint mortgage coming from the joint account, as I visit at least twice a week when…
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ex-partner and I split up, now claiming single tax credits
Hi, My partner and I have split up (her decision) which I have finally accepted (can't force her to stay!). We have two children, aged 2 and 4, who my ex-girlfriend admits is 60% daddy 40% for her, and with the split she wants myself to be involved alot in their life as I have always been lucky with my job and helped to…
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Any help gratefully received please
Hubbie has lost his job and I work only 10 hours per week. Like most people we have a mortgage and bills to pay. Basically where do we go for help, what can we get help with and also we have two young children. Many thanks
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ESA and compensation
In brief: OH had a motorbike accident in July 2009 (not his fault) - he claimed SSP for 6 months ish and then onto CB ESA. He has booted off CB ESA in April this year (not eligible for income based). He is claiming compensation for the accident (had 4 operations as a result to date, constant pain, etc etc) I have vague…
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Working Tax credit EEA Help
Hi , I have been a lurker on here for many years and after all the useful advice and information i have found have decided to post. I have been in receipt of tax credits since february 2011.I will give you some background info about my situation , I am married and a british citizen, my husband is from Turkey and been…
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Working tax credit severe disability element
Hi, I am in receipt of Dla care and motability both high rate. I do not receive any working tax credit in payment as my hubby works as do I. In my recent tax credit award it shows the severe disability element in the WT section but due to income the amount due is zero. What I would like to know is if I can receive free…
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working tax credits
I have just received a bill from tax credits stating i owe them £1,186.89 from 2007. When i called to query what this was in regards to i was also told i owe a further £1,300 from 2009/10 this is in addition to £2000 we are already paying off in instalments from another year. My husband has also had his tax increased on…
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HMRC and Tax Credits
I have a bit of a problem. I’m not sure if I am posting in the right place but would be grateful for any advice. I have had a letter from HMRC (tax credits) stating that they would like to review my claim and asking me to provide receipts and invoices from my childcare provider, as well as any contracts. As I pay the…