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Child Tax Credit
Hi, i recieved a letter today from Tax credits and would like a little advice please. I have been claiming and still am £20 Child Benefit for my son and £65 Child Tax Credit. This was while i was on JS Allowance and my Partner is claiming SMP till this April which is £90 a week. I started a temporary job at the end of…
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term time worker and housing benefit
I may become a school termtime worker, i believe its 20 hrs over 39 weeks, so it averages 15.6 a week over the year. its £120 a week butover the 39 weeks it averages £90. I believe i can claim 0.4 hrs benefit a week, but were a couple and dss says we need £104 by law to live on, but mines would average only £90, advice…
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single tax credit claim question.
hi, i've had a letter from the specialist compliance team asking me about my single tax credit claim and is it right? Well it is, as i live alone, but i've to phone and answer some questions before they start their checks to see if anything is wrong. My question is, do these letters randomly come out, or has someone…
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Housing Benefit, voluntary work and childcare costs
Hi all, Does anyone know if childcare costs whilst volunteering are eligible to be taken into account when working out Housing Benefit entitlement? Thanks, Alice
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Where Do I Start to Rebuild My Life?
My husband of 12 years has suddenly, and without warning, decided he doesn't want to be with me anymore. I have absolutely no idea how I move forward from this practically. I will try to explain my situation concisely in the hope that someone will be able to offer advice or guidance. I currently receive contributory ESA…
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what is the difference between NIP number and company no??
filling out a form for an employee but can't understand what the difference is?
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breadline
Does anyone know what a couple's income is, to be on the Breadline?
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leaving the army after 12 years advice please
hi guys i need a operation in my foot and need i say i will be getting it after i leave in 18 months after i leave the army i will be getting a triple fusion in my left foot so was wondering what and if i will be able to claim any benifits as i will not be able to work for a year and maybe never be able to walk properly…
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Housing Benefit and Self Employment
Hi , I went self employed 3 months ago and have been claiming housing benefit since before that. All was fine. Today I went into the council and gave in my 3 months worth of trading info. However, they didnt want it. When i asked why, i was advised that my account showed i was up for a 6 month review house visit. This is…
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Confusion over amount for Working Tax Credit
Hello, I am a bit confused over an Amended Tax Credit Award that I have just received. From the beginning of the current Tax Year until the 3rd Jan 2011 I was unemployed. My wife is working in a part time job. My total income for that period was £839 (benefits). My wife's was predicted to be until the end of the financial…
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Council Tax/Benefit Query
I am moving to a private rent shortly and wondered if anyone could advise how council tax works. Will the council tax run from the date I move in or will I also be liable for the amount when the property was empty? Do I just have to give them a moving in date and it will work from that date? Also as a single mum on IS, CTC…
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Entitled to Housing Benefit?
Have accessed answer to my question elsewhere on Forum! Not sure how to delete this post!!!
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Need help on illness support
Hi, I applied for what was known as incapacity benefit last year. I went for the medical and the doctor told me there and then that I was eligible to claim. I then received a letter from jobcentreplus saying that although I was eligble they wouldn't be paying me anything due to my national insurance contributions for the…
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What happens for money when child starts Uni?
Morning all, son is due to leave 6th year in summer and hopes to get into a Uni (not a Further Education College). I'm current getting Family & Work Tax Credits as I currently work part time but I'm on a low income. I've phoned and been told the benefits stop when he leaves school and I'm worried my income will fall…
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PhD and tax credits
I'd be very grateful if anyone can help me with this one -I haven't been able to find any answers so far, and CAB didn't know! I'm about to be made redundant and am considering applying for a PhD. I am also a single parent and have two children under 10. My question relates to my eligibility to continue to receive Child…
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Free pre-school for 3 yr olds
Hi I'm not sure if i'm posting this in the right place? I'm hoping to keep my DS1 in his private nursery for his pre-school place when he is 3 because his younger brother will be there also. However it was mentioned to me by a friend that the government only pay a maxum amount per hour, i cant see any mention of this on…
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Any advice please?
Hi all. I am currently receiving maternity allowance of £125 per week, £38 ctc and cb £20. My mat allowance is due to end at the beginning of April and I have a job to go back to (full or part time-my choice). The problem I have as well as the cost of child care (I understand that I will get help with that) is the fact…
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Carers Allowance and carer premium
Hi can anyone help im am slightly confused over this,I have just taken over being a full time carer for someone who is now on full disability rate due to car accident,Im now also on income support now as had to stop work and i have a young son.i am now in receipt of the £53 CA,Iv applied also for income support and have…
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Paying funeral expenses back.
My husband died in November, at which time we had £352. in our joint bank account. He had wanted a basic funeral and this came to £2035.00. I had to pay the disbursements before the funeral (£835) which I managed to do. The undertaker also helped me apply for a grant from the DWP and said that I would probably receive more…
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seperated husbands benefits letters coming to my address??
hi. my husband and i split in oct 2009, this week a letter has arrived for him, his name and NI number on it, but his first name and middle name are the wrong way round. i've been away for a week and my daughter opened it and rang me to tell me a letter had come for him. It says medical services provided on behalf of the…
