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provisional tax credit's??
just wondered if anyone else has received a provisional tax credit award notice? I rang through my husband and mines final figures for tax credits, also that he had a job at the start of the new tax year and wasnt getting contribution based job seekers allowance anymore. He works for an agency so they insisted i find out…
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tax codes
i have got a query regarding my tax codes its so confusing hope someone will tell its all about.my tax code is changed from 647L CUMULto 366L NONCUfor tax year 2009-2010 as it seems i have underpaid,moreover i have second job which i work approximately 7.5-30 hrs (not every week) which was on tax code of 647L and that will…
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overtime informing tax credits
I get working tax and child tax credits which I have renewed, giving them my estimated earnings for 09/10. I have been asked to do an extra 4 hours at work this week to cover someone who is off. I don't usually do overtime so this is a strictly one off. I was wondering if someone can tell me if I need to inform the tax…
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Applying for ESA/disability
Hi I am turning 20 in two weeks time. For the past 5-6 years I have been out of education and work because of problems with fatigue and anxiety amongst other things. I have never claimed before. I think my mum did try to claim a few years ago, but because I didn't fit into any template we didn't get anything. We have…
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Tax relief whist children are at Uni??
Hi, My dad asked me if i was applying for Tax Relief as my son is off to Uni this Sept. I can't seem to find any information on this subject. My husband and i have a joint income of around £40,000 can anyone help me please? Many thanks
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Savings limit on Incapacity Benefit, DLA, Mobility, tax credits.
My partner and i have recently seperated and i have agreed to buy her out of the house. Effectively giving her half the equity which works out at £16K. I'm concerned that this amount may effect the benefits she receives. She has been registered disabled for almost ten years, receives Incapacity benefit, Disabled living…
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Second adult rebate
Hello would someone be able to give me some advice please? I currently live with my wife, daughter (age 25) and grandson (3). Both myself and my wife work full time and pay full council tax. My daughter is on benefits and does not pay us any rent. I applied for second adult revate but was turned down, is this correct?…
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Job offer in new town after jsa
Does anyone have advice for my son? He has been on JSA and Housing benefit for 8 weeks after being laid off and has now been offered a job in a different town. Trouble is, he has a joint contract with friends on his rented house and is having difficulty finding someone to take it on. Is there any support money-wise for…
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Redundancy - hold on to cash or pay debts?
:confused: Hi everyone I am a newbie so hope I'm on the right board.... This is my predicament - I am going to be made redundant and will receive the princely sum of £30k... lots of dosh so that's good. BUT I have large debts run up with family you have bailed me out over the past few years (problems with CSA - dont ask!)…
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Working tax credits-'other benefits'
I'm a bit new to all of this and trying to establish what under WTC the 'may be entitled to other beneifts ' are. have looked on this site but the link does not work. have rung the helpline for wtc twice and got two different and vague answers. Can anyone help specifically as to what other benefits may be and what the…
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IB JSA what if I get a job, if it does not work,can I claim again?
Hi Have been on IB JSA for approx 13 weeks and have my 13 week interview in 2 weeks. Seems that after 20 years in the same job I am not qualified for much but over qualified for cleaning/carework, been told that they will not give me a job as they expect me to leave when something better comes along! Which is not the case,…
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redundancy/tax credit renewal
Hi help greatly needed please! i started receiving tax credits for the first time in june 2008 when my son was born so between june 2008 and march 2009 my only income was maternity pay. i was made redundant in march and recieved after tax circa 11k £3k of which was maternity pay & the rest 3 months notice period and 5…
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Please help
Hi there, I am in a terrible situation and could do with some advice. I'm 27 and have been working full time for ten years, I left my last job (manager of a games store which I'd been doing over 6 years) to relocate closer to my girlfriend. After choosing to take a break of a few months to see family and get settled in…
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JSA- Contribution to Income based
How does the transition work from contribution to income? I'm coming up to 6 months on contribution and then it runs out. I'm guessing knowing the DWP it won't be an easy straight-forward process and will involve filling out numerous forms etc? How does it work? Thanks.
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Tax credits
I find tax credits confusing. In a few months I am about to increase my hours from 19 hours to 32. I'm wondering why the paperwork often mentions 30 hours. What is the significance of 30 hours? I will no longer need my childcare so I guess I will lose childcare element. My income will go up to about £16970f or this year,…
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e.s.a
Hi I hope someone can help my Partner is trying to get a copy of his medical report that was done by a Atos Medical Practitioner on March 6th 09. I have phoned the D.W.P and was told 4 times that they would send it it has not arrived so phoned Atos they told me they can not send it that it is up to the D.W.P to send it so…
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Claiming DLA & working
Hi, first post on this site. I am a full time worker in Civil Service but have been on the sick since January with depression and other mental health problems. To cut a long story short I was advised to apply for DLA. I received the letter today that I was eligible for DLA and receive £89pw as in Help with personal care I…
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income support and DLA
I receive icome support for my partner and me and I also get the higher rate dla, I received a letter today saying that my income support is getting stopped because I havn't filled in an IS10 form which I didn't even know about, can they do this and if so why do I have to fill in this form anyway?
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childcare voucher scheme and tax credits
Hi, I wonder whether someone could clarify something for me please? I started claiming childcare vouchers again through my employer this month. I only get the basic £545 (is it?) from tax credits. What information do I give tax credits. Do I just deduct the vouchers from the childcare costs and give them the new costs.…
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No help but only working part time
I am feeling totaly let down not only by my local council but also by the government. I currently work 22.5hrs and am a single person, with no children, living in a council flat. I have all the bills to pay on my own and was advised I'd be entitled to housing and council tax benefit. I have had nothing but hassle from the…