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Benefit Issue
My wife has recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness and has made a claim on her life assurance policy.How will this affect her tax credit entitlement , is it true that it runs a year behind so wont count until next year.Also claims ESA am i correct in thinking she will lose this benefit.:(:( Worry we can do without…
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Self employed also carer
Hi I'm looking for a bit of benefit advice. I'm a single parent and also a carer for an eldery neighbour. To earn some extra money as I'm strugling a bit I was looking to start taking in ironing. Can I do that and still be entitled to carers allowance? I'm looking to work 16 hours a week, do I need to charge minimum wage…
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Tax Credits based on a drop in income for 2012
Hi All I have searched the internet & have been unable to find a definitive answer to my question, any help from those in the know would be much appreciated :j i am trying to get to grips with the new £2500 income fall disregard introduced this year! last years earnings are £30200, this years earnings are likely to be…
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Maternity pay
Hello, my partner left her work in May 2011 for her maternity leave. Our daughter was born 27th June 20011, she received her 9 maternity pay, but her job was finished meaning she has not worked since. She has now signed on for job seekers allowance which has been accepted... but has found out she is pregnant again…
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Housing benefit + CTB and houseshares
I'm looking at a couple of houseshares in my area. I left employment due to illness last year and currently on income based ESA (likely transfer to JSA once DWP get round to scheduling another work-capability assessment for me). I'm currently living with parents, but finding that a bit limiting given I'm late 20's and have…
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Community care grant reviews?
Anyone had a review off the decision maker overturned? Does anyone think that because ive applied at the end of the tax year march it could be why i been rejected because of no funds? Thanks,
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Permitted work on IB & switchover to ESA
Hiya, I am currently doing permitted work at the mo, also been for my ESA medical and awaiting results. I was just wondering what happens if I do/dont get ESA with regards permitted work? I assume if I dont get ESA then the permitted work must stop or what do I do? And if I do get ESA does anyone know if it just gets…
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pension tax free lump sum OR Not
I would be pleased for feedback on my situation. I am 59 and need to make a decision on which option to take on my pension which I have decided to draw once 60 although I intend to continue working and earning for another 2 - 3 years. I have a company pension and now have the option of a) Taking a pension of £22,500 or b)…
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ESA points system confused
Hi I know you need 15 points to stay on ESA but how many do you need to be placed into the support group? thanks
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Query about eligibilty for working tax credits
Can a 35 year old, who has been unemployed for 6 months, but who starts work next week (39 hrs per week @ £6.08 per hour) claim WTC? Is in a relationship (partner works, earning c£24,000 pa - and they have no children. Thanks for all responses :)
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tax credits underpayment
Could someone please explain tax credits underpayment. i really don't understand tax credits but ill try give as much information i can. i applied feb last year after my son was born. im a single parent. when i applied i gave previous years income of 17450 then later actual income of 14500 due maternity leave. for this…
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Tax Credits Stopped Correctly?
Last tax year (2011/12) I earnt £35k which with two children means our £10pw has stopped. Of that £35k approx £8k was bonus related and this tax year I expect that to drop in half at least leaving me below the point I am entitled to them again. Do I have to wait until next year to confirm this with them for the payments to…
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HB - Reporting Change in Circumstances
I'm likely to have a change in financial circumstance within the next few months. I've heard from others that once reported, recalculation could take some time. I'm worried that my claim would be delayed during the process and I would fall into rent arrears. Is this something that could happen? Does anybody have experience…
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Improvement grant for OAP
Anyone know if there are such a thing as improvement grants available for OAP's? My mother suffers from arthritis and has difficulty getting in/out the bath, wondered if an improvement grant or similar to change bath to walk in shower is available or even exist, a friend was saying these do happen but are council/district…
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returning to uk from time abroad
ive been asked this question and want to give correct advice, A family member lost their job 8 years back and used redundancy money (only 9k) to rent property abroad, they took their young family with them but now with the economy as it is in spain they are needing to return to the uk as the job my family member had has…
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esa rates
i got a letter stating my esa rate was changing 1st april to £99.15 a week which is £198 a fortnight from £188.50, benefit went in on sat as normal but at £193.40 any ideas why this is ?
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Deprivation of Capital getting advance approval in writing
I had to stop driving last year because of progressive & permanent leg/foot issues. I really could do with being able to drive again as my wife has to drive me everywhere but she is not in the best of health so I can see times where I would be really stuck. I am unable to use buses or couldn't afford taxis If I change my…
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ESA questionnaire help needed
hi ive received a questionnaire from the ESA :eek: am just wondering if anyone as any tips please..... im 29 i have RSD (which is chronic pain 24/7) in my right hand arm and shoulder im on numerous medications daily and also have depression (not bad) i have till the 14th of may to complete the form am crapppin myself…
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advice please esa wrag group but to ill to be in it
hello im looking for some advice on this please. i have been on esa in support group for 2 years and always scored high points in the medicals due to my high level of mental health problems,mainly severe anxiety ,panick attacks ,and deppresion. i see my local mental health team almost weekly, i cant go out of my home for…
