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Confusion on overpayments from 5 years ago
5 years ago I was going through a huge family crisis and from about June to October I spent more time at parents than at my flat. I was also a full time student at the time so exempt from CT. There was a dispute over my leaving date as my contract didnt end till October but I moved most of my stuff out in September and LL…
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Child Tax Credit
Hi everyone - I was going to ring the helpline, but it seems I might be in for a long wait so thought I'd ask here instead. I just want to check that I have this all correct in my head, and I'm going about all of this in the right way, as tax credits thoroughly confuse me. So we started claiming in October(ish) last year.…
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esa support group & permitted work
Hi there, Hubby is on Esa support group & claims for me as I care for him at home but I do not get carers allowance as not entitled. I have been offered by a self employed friend some work which is only 3 hrs a week at £10ph which I have to take expenses out of too ie travel... can I do this self employed? And will it…
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tax credits & universal credit
started a new job two weeks ago after being on Universal Credit for the past 6months.Does anyone know how claiming working tax credits works now? in the past it would be a straight forward fill forms in to claiming working tax credits, but now with this new thing 'Universal Credit' things have changed. do i automatically…
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job centre demanding I look for full time work as have no children
I was employed for over a year in my last job, I was part time for 8 months as I have lots of activities and paid off my mortgage so can survive on this easily. Now I've signed on the jc say I must look for full time work as single without children. Igave up after a few times saying I didn't want to and now just lie. All I…
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a little tax credits query re pension contribution
Hello. I'm sorry if I'm asking a really obvious question but when I give my income to hmrc for them to calculate my tax credits, am I supposed to deduct the pension contributions I make? Thank you in advance 😃
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Housing benefit with no job
i have recently stopped working my self employed business , I was getting wtc and ctc for my two kids , I am now only getting the ctc and child benefit , I don't want to claim jsa just yet I'd rather job hunt myself , I'm still getting my rent benefit , I know I will have to inform them that I'm not working , but should I…
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Quick tax credits question
On my renewal form they have my estimated income, on my p60, i have that amount PLUS an extra 6p. I apologize if this sounds stupid but do i need to inform the of the extra 6p difference or will i be ok to send my form back as it? :o
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Not sure whether to sign for JSA
I had a job that lasted a week (well it was better then having to come on here saying my employer didn't intend to pay for 6 weeks anyhow and all the problems that go with it) which has resulted in a letter before action as I'm of the opinion I am due a week's wages - can only laugh at the contrived situation. I've debated…
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Bereavement?
Hi, Is there a bereavement forum at MSE please? Thanks, Ric
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When should I sign off?
Hey! Well to cut a long story short I have found a job and I am due to start on the 10/05/15. However I am due to sign on tuesday the 05/05/15 so should I phone up on Tuesday and sign off or should I sign on then sign off? Confusing. Thanks
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Do I need to sign on JSA?
Hi, i have recently just been given a job for 15 hrs a week, which pays more than the JSA, but have been told by the jobcenter that i still need to sign on though i wont receive any money. Yet at the council office they told me i dont need too to claim for HB,CTB and child tax credits. The job center say irts so i can get…
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Working tax credits - help towards dentist/opticians
I currently receive working tax credits, am I entitled to get help on dental treatment and opticians etc? Was told at my opticians I was if in receipt of working tax credits.
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WCA Evidence For WCA
Hey, I've posted before about my friend who's been claiming ESA, she's been asked to attend a WCA, since the appointment was booked she has send more medical evidence, namely: A GP support letter, letter from CBT confirming her treatment, letters from friends and family, copy of a prescription and a copy of all her…
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Job interview on Tuesday but I'm concerned? ?
Hey all, iv been unemployed for almost 10 yrs as I was bringing up my young family and being a full time carer for my son. Anyway I obviously don't have the job yet but I am trying to sort things out in my head lol. The job is with a tesco about 30mins drive away and the pay is £7.02 an hour which means losing my carers…
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tax credits question please
Hi was wondering if anyone can help I receive my tax credits weekly and 2 weeks ago the payment decreased. I have received my renewal pack but haven't renewed yet. Could they have changed the figure using what they hold as earnings before I complete the.renewal does anyone know? Trying to void the madness of calling them…
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Injury compensation & HB
Hi, Please can some-body advise as to what I need to do. I have received fantastic news today, with a notification of an award from the criminal injuries compensation authority - c.£12,000. I have trawled through the threads and cannot really understand who or even if I would have to notify anybody when the payment reaches…
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Tax credits questions.
Hi all, I am having real problems getting through to the tax credits helpline, been trying every day, three times a day for the past week, waiting on the phone on hold for 20 to 30 minutes at a time, and no luck. Any idea when or how to actually get to speak to some one? Anyway, we're on a very low income, I'm self…
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Trading loss against other income
Im self employed. Ive just been signed off sick and as I have a long term disability will be making a claim for ESA ( contribution ) I can see this being long term
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CTC , WTC and contribution based ESA
I worked full time for 30 years up to April 2014 - high earner. I've been self employed since then - low earnings exemption so not paid class 2. I'm unwell now - just been signed off and will apply for contribution based ESA ( not eligible for income based due to capital ) I've googled and cannot find the answer at all. Do…
