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Esa
I was on ESA in November 2009 due to a car accident. In June 2011 I was sent to see a doctor by the DWP, who said I was fit for work and stopped my benifit. I appealed against it and won in September 2010 and was awarded the higher rate. July this year I decided it was time to get back into work and found a job, I was told…
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Need Advise ^_^
I was wondering if anyone would know if I'm entitled to any other money.. I'm 19 and live with my younger brother and sister in a rented house. My mum passed away in Janurary and since I've become my brother and sisters guarian, I work part-time and get working tax credits, child tax credits and child benefit. I've got…
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Son just enrolled on at college, what are our entitlements?
Hi Our son (16) as just enrolled on a 2 year college course (A level), 3 mornings pw but only 11.5 hours pw. Up until last month we used to receive child benefit and about £10 pw child tax credit. My wife and I earn under £30k a year and have been told by friends we will be able to carry on getting the benefits we used to…
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Local number for Tax Credits
A friend gave me this, it's cheaper than the 0845 number and will be free for those of you who have free evening/weekend calls if you call after 6pm and on Saturday mornings when they're open :money: Tel 0191 206 1383 Sorry if this is in the wrong place, am new here, if there's a more appropriate place, please put it there.
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company car tax
hi, i am looking for some advice on company car tax. i started a new job 5 weeks ago and didnt even think to question it. i have been given a 1.7diesel vauxhall astra on a 56 plate, that has done 142k! i am expecting a new car in 2 months though. i sue the car solely for work, although i am entitled to use it for personal…
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Council housing
I've had no dealings with the council for many years but now my unemployed daughter is going to be homeless (lease on the flat she shares is ending) and she needs to find somewhere new. I've told her to speak to the council housing dept but they have blown her off. Who or what should she be asking for? Is there a housing…
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Very confused-tax credits
Hello there hope someone can help.Just come off the tax credit helpline as i wanted to know when i have to inform them of an inheritance although i dont know when it will be or how much exactly as its to do with the sale of my mums house.The house is on the market but obviously i have no idea when it will be sold. The…
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A4e "Getting and finding a job" module
Well i have been signing on for the first time on JSA 25 and over and its been 6 months now and i have been put on a module called "Getting and finding a job" with a4e. Has anyone done any of these courses? i know i have to do this otherwise my claim will be stopped but seriously, its only for people who need it and i…
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Help with advice
Dear forum users, I'm writing this post as I'm confused after recent conversation I had with my work colleague about Child Tax Credit allowance. He claims I should NOT be telling WTC about my commission payments, as they not guaranteed pay and only declare basic salary without pension contribution. I get paid monthly plus…
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help needed quick
both my husband and i get dla, and husband also gets esa, son is living in a hostel but wants to come home, he is 23,we also get housing and council tax benefits, how will this affect our money? help needed urgently, thanks
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Childcare costs forcing us into debt.
Im not sure if we are getting the correct amount in childcare tax benefits. we currently pay £636 p/m for one child. both of us work. the goverment pay the first £356 but this is with ALL benefits inc (child tax etc) leaves us with £280 to find. my partner and myself are not high earners 14k, 18k respectivly. on top of the…
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Am i elidgible to tax credits?
I tried the HMRC calculator and it said i may be eligible to working tax credit. However the figure finally calculates it at £0. I work 37.5 hours per week, single, earn 18k gross per annum and have no kids. Im 25 years old and living with parents. Can anyone help me understand how it works?
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Claim stopped/refused because of my student loan?
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carers allowence
My mother in Law was receiving carers allowance or so I assume as she had a mobility car as she was terminally ill with cancer My wife recalls been asked to sign a official form to say she was her carer. She never received any payments for this despite visiting daily for 2 years. Her sister an accountant took care of all…
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Advice needed please re what can be claimed
Hi, i'm asking questions on behalf of my ex husband. Long story, 9 years separated, we're good friends. This week, he's been advised that he no longer has a job. Not paid in August, salary was previously approx £90,000, company car, phone, etc. It's come about through a complicated situation caused by his GF and he now has…
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A little advice please....
I am due to take Voluntary redundancy very soon, infact in the next couple of weeks, it's very much a case of take a good package now, or wait 6 months when it will be compulsory redundancy at the government minimum. The money I'm due to get will go a long way to paying off the debts that my wife and I have, some of which…
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Igneus ESA WRAG
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Help with returning to work please
Morning.. Hope someone can help me out with a question about going back to work.. I'm a single mum of an 16 month old little girl.. Currently I'm on IS and also get help with HB, CT, CTC My plan is to find part time work and put the little one in nursery..(2 or 3 days a week) depending on job. My question is Obviously I…
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Tax credits finally renewed after 4 mths
Today finally after 4 months of waiting and waiting my renewal has been processed. For those of you that are still waiting I found out that one of the reasons are that if you have a child going to 6th form then the renewal is not processed until this change happens which is after 1st September 2011. Where you receive…
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Help!
i am currently receiving benefits for me and my son and was finding it difficult to pay the bills and what not so i asked for help from a guy i met and got it ever since then he has been sending me money to my account every week and i don't know if this is wrong because from what i know it doesn't say you cannot receive…
