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Child Tax credits have stopped....
hello I'm new to this so bear with me lol My partner has 3 children, all of whom have turned 18. None of them go to college. She rents a house through a housing association and has always been able to claim tax credits/child benefits until recently. She works full time but not a big wage though it is above the minimum…
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Child Tax Credit for 16 - 18 year old student
Could anyone give me advice please? My son has just started Sixth Form to do A levels for 2 years. I informed HMRC by letter in June that this was happening, received no response, so sent another letter last week (31st August), still awaiting a response from that. The thing that complicates it for me is that when we had…
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council tax
my Mother in law has just gone over the threshold to claim a reduction on her council tax,she has £18000 in saving's & the threshold is £16000,she his 90 can she give money to her Grandchildren as a gift to bring it down, any advise would be accepted , thank's
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How is an annual bonus used?
We were receiving LHA last year.Phoned to report change of circs when DS2 was born in August and again in December along with a £500 p/a increase...at the end of December we got a bonus from DH work we weren't expecting (£3000.00 which went straight into a lloyds loan owing £5000.00 or thereabout) We were then notified…
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HB / Income Support
Looking for some help and guidance. After a near 4 month wait for housing benefit we have finally received a notice of what we are entitled to. £21.41 a week. We were advised by numerous staff members at the benefits office this was our best plan of action. To receive housing benefit, my partner had to cancel her income…
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IS review on the phone?
Had a couple of missed calls from 0845 6002612 today which as far as I can gather from the wonders of google is to do with IS review...... Have tried to call back, but recorded message keeps saying it is too busy? Anyone had any experience of this? I had a review thingy in person a couple of weeks ago?.....
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OH's JSA claim
OH job finished and he then went online and filled out the form to apply for his JSA. He phoned today as he had not heard anything and low and behold they had not received it despite him getting a confirmation email. So he goes through it all again. Now they are telling him that I need to sign on as well! I quit my job as…
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What happens if you leave the country and owe tax credits overpayment?
I've been battling with HMRC for over a year now regarding errors they made that have led to a large overpayment supposedly to me of over £9k. It's completely wrong and my local MP is currently trying to get the problem rectified. However, in the meantime, I have severe depression and can't continue to live where I am at…
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What constitutes 'living in a property'?
I'm not casting aspersions....but i thought council houses were for those who desperately needed somewhere to live....??? or am i wrong?? I know someone who has been given a house (LHA??), she is claiming Council Tax, Housing benefit.....BUT only lives there 'part time'/when she feels bored during the daytime. she only…
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Wife with 2nd P/T job and Tax Credits.
Need some advice please. My wife already works 14 hours per week. She has been offered a second P/T role but on an 'as and when required' basis@ £6.60 per hour. But as this will be ad hoc we cant predict what her annual inome will be. Would this need to be reported as a change of her circumstances?If so,How would we report…
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Social Housing Application Advise
Hi I am trying to help a close friend with their housing situation. In the past I have helped them with their DLA application and other benefits. With some searching we were able to find lots of information and guidance about how to these applications, and frankly without it the awards he has now simply would not be in…
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money from employer
Hi all just a quick one ive been of work sick for 3 years now but still on there books and are on ESA ib and CTC and CT. Ive just got a letter from my employer saying that they owe me just under £10,000 for holiday not taken while on sick they also said that this should of been paid yearly so about £3,300 a year if they…
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tax credits still not renewed!
Just wondered if any one else was in the same boat, and/or advise what i can do!! I posted my renewal forms back (and tax credits have said they received them) in early may 2011. Since then i have called on average every 2 weeks, wrote two complaint letters and my MP has also contacted them... and I STILL havent had my…
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Waiting for CSA for over 18yrs !!!
I have been waiting for 181/2 yrs for the csa to get maintenance from my ex partner to no avail, I have made repeated calls to give information but feel that my case has just been pushed around without any one chasing and now have been told because my ex is suffering with stress nothing can be done. I am so annoyed they…
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confussled lol
Hey everyone! Hope you are all well. I am paying council tax and have a question. I moved into my flat in end of June and to pay 759.59 by January I have been told on phone. its 155 then 151 a month (i nearly ko'd!) my mum says she will give me 189 for first two months! Can i just pay them that in one go n my monthly…
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mrs tate
Hi Everyone, I am new to this and not very good with computers. I need some advice please. I have a 20 year old son. He has autism and dyspraxia, plus a couple of other problems. He has been getting DLA at high for personal care and low rate for mobility. The people at the DLA, now want him to see a GP to see if he still…
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maternity allowance and pay
hello, just wondered if maybe i was being paid too much, i had my baby in may this year and am now on maternity leave until dec but my work are paying me my pay at the end of every month, i'm also getting maternity allowance paid into my bank but its all scattered all over the place i.e not the same every month and…
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LHA question
I'm wanting to change my bank account where my LHA is paid into and was wondering if all I do is contact my local council to inform them of the change and give them my new account number and sort code? And if so do they need to see a recent bank statement or can I just give them the info over the phone? Thank you.
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Advice needed for help with Benefits Overpayment
Hi All 1st post just collating some advice into issue faced with my local council moved in with girlfriend after moving to new part of country due to losing business. Put in claim for HB and CTB in May this year at same time put in claim for Job Seekers. Claim for housing benefit went in fine, all processed including…
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working tax
hi, just out of curiosity i wanted to know how much wtc i would be entitled to, if any, if i am earning £300 p/week from two jobs. I have checked all factors required in order to receive it i.e aged 25 and over etc etc and i fit the bill but would like to know what i stated above. thanks in advance
