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Seriously underwhelming first JSA package.
So i did a JSA claim on the 25th of June, and had to wait till the 5th of July for an interview (which was fine). The interview was very rushed, i was sat down and told to sign three blank lines on what i can only assume is my signing book? Then the guy typed away on the computer for about 3 minutes and then said, "don't…
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surprise HB and CTB
After talking to 2 people at our council benefits dept i was somewhat surprised to be told that as long as you get income support(even 1p)you qualify for full HB and full CTB,regardless of how much savings you have between £6000 and £16000,has anyone else had experience of this?
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JSA query and Direct Telephone number
What is the direct number to JobCentre Plus in Basingstoke? I tried the 0845 switch board number so many times, never manage to get to my local JobCentre . Basically Back in June there was the JSA review form I filled, then they asked for my bank statements to send back to Peterborough ( Odd though cos my local jobcentre…
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Tax credits has anyone written to change circumstances
Basically I always call as it gets done straightaway. How long would changes take If I wrote to them instead and as it's child care do I need to send any proof with the letter? Thanks I won't write if it takes weeks but if it's quick I could send letter now as changes are for in 2 weeks time Or is it too soon
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Making changes to tax credits awards
When can I call them to tell them my childcare provider is changing ? I know they are busy doing renewals at moment. I change child care provider 8th august and costs Re increasing for 4 weeks then reducing after Do I do It now or wait till 8th august Thanks
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reduced tax credits
Hi, I'm new to this forum, and am a bit confused about tax credits. Daughter was receiving higest care Dla, which has since been reduced to middle rate since October 2011. Because of this I no longer am entitiled to the severe disability premium, and have been told that there will be an overpayment. Does anyone know if you…
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late for corporate tax
Hi everyone, have a small company. My corporate tax is due to be paid by December. What will happen if I can't get the money on hand by then. Can I ask for a gratis period and pay the money in pieces? What's your experience on that one? Please advice.
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What If Any Benefits Can I Recieve
Posted On Behalf of a Friend I am currently in the process of getting a divorce after splitting with my partner husband 3 months ago, I am in full time employment earning 12000 per year before tax and have got a Mortgage, my daughter left college in June this Year and I was getting Tax Credits of around £104 Per Week for…
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Very worried mum/Housing benefit claim
Hi I hope someone can help me, I am about to apply for housing benefit but i have noticed on the form they require 2 months bank statements, I have these but my wages have only been going into my account for the last month. I had a few financial problems a while back and stated having my wages put into my mums account.…
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Mothers Benefit affected?
Currently on JSA but may lose this if I get sanctioned (long story) my mother is a widow, receives contribution based state pension topped up with a small amount of pension credit (about £20) she also gets full council tax benefit (she pays none) will me losing my benefit have any impact on what she gets - I know the state…
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JSA query
Ive been getting JSA for 4mths now & am failing to find any F/T work but have managed to get a P/T job now starting next week - its only 12hrs to begin with & have been told it may increase in the future (few months when demand is higher) - I know you can work under 16hrs & still get JSA but is there a financial limit ie.…
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Tax Credits Not returning calls or helping at a dead end
Hi All Was just wondering if anyone has been in this postition and if so what did you do! I rang up to add a child on to my tax credits but he was 3 months old and 5 days, which is over the dead line and was told it would have to be passed onto there head office. I was told i had to wait upto 14 working days for a response…
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Can I claim housing benifit
Hi everyone. Can I claim income support and housing if I own a property out right but cannot live there because of fear of my ex partner. Basically I live in a house at the moment paid for by housing benifit well for a couple of years. I do own a propert though with no mortgage, but cannot live there because of fear of…
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Applying for tax credits
Am in dispute with the IR about tax credits being stopped or owed for previous years and so don't have them atm. However from what I gather we are still due child tax credit but it would be an application not a renewal, can I do this over the phone or am I basically stuffed?
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Claiming back travel costs to NHS hospitals forms?
Does anyone please know if you can download these forms. Whenever my dear neighbour has to attend the cashiers office is always closed so she cannot get a refund. Can anyone please tell me if there's a website I could print her one off from? She has one of the exception white cards Many Thanks
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Birmingham Council is threatening to take me to court. Advice?
Last Friday I received a 'red letter' from Birmingham City Council demanding payment of the first instalment of my outstanding CT liabilities. They said if I don't pay immediately that they will start court proceedings. I've never had to go to court before and I'm really worried. I'm in a strange situation in that for the…
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single parent bf stays up to 3 days a week
Hi an new to site and stuck for an answer! To keep it short.... Living in Council Housing, have 3 kids and currently not working, so yep am on benefits ( Income Support,HB,CT,CB and CTC) Have BF who is 17 and a Full Time College Student, and does not have any income. Does anybody know or have any advice as to what happens…
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Tax Credits - Renewal Address
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Working Tax Credit query
I work 17 hours a week and my husband is retired and receiving the state pension. I was recently awarded DLA. Does anyone know if we would now be entitled to claim Working Tax Credit given that my husband is a pensioner? Thanks.
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Tax : HRMC (possibly over/under payment)
What's the best address / contact to query with HRMC as I think I may have been overpaying my tax? I used this calculator http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/tax-calculator/ After entering my figures backdating to 2003 for grosspay/tax codes I work out I've overpaid by approx £1200
