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Am I eligible for any benefits?
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claiming Universal Credit & distance learning
I am a mature graduate who has successfully achieved a good undergraduate degree. I've just been accepted onto a full-time distance learning course which has been funded (fee waiver). Basically what I want to know is if I can continue to claim Universal credit should I not be able to get into work by September?
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Child tax credit question
We haven't yet submitted a claim for child tax credit, but did talk to the hmrc last week, who confirmed we'd be entitled and gave us an indicative figure. Is this figure likely to change for this tax year If I submit a claim in the next week or so? Are there any changes that take effect immediately?
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Confused....Severe disability premium/pip/esa..any experts care to help?
Hello all & again thanks SO much for your help. I wonder if you could advise. Bothe my partner & I have been awarded enhanced daily living allowence (no mobility). On the advice of our local benefits advisor we phoned DWP yesterday & applied for a couples based INCOME related ESA. We've been on cont. based ESA since Mayish…
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help with tax credits changes
I wonder if someone can kindly let me know how changes to tax credits will affect me . I am a single parent and my tax credits are based on 15000 due to the disregard , my earnings 2014-2015 were 10386 . I have 1 child and work 24 hours per week my daughter is in nursery at a cost of 93.00 per week . my current award wtc…
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How will tax credit cuts effect me?
We are a family of 5 with 3 young children Wife works 33 hours a week and earns 12000 a year I work 16 hours a week and earn 6000 a year We currently get £10000 a year child tax credits including disability element for me. Will it effect us much? We dont get rent or ct benefits.
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Child tax credits help
Asking for a relative who has 4 children and one on the way so what does that mean for tax credits from April 2017 as the chancellor said third child after 2017 so what if you already have more than 2 children? Thanks
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MSE News: Summer Budget 2015: Millions to face benefit cuts
Sweeping changes have been made to our benefits system as Osborne attempts to find the cuts he promised in his manifesto... Read the full story: Summer Budget 2015: Millions to face benefit cuts Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New…
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What do the new changes to tax credits mean?
I understand they are frozen for 4 years and that it will be limited to 2 children for new claimenrs after 2017, but what about the other changes? Something about them being withdrawn at a lower or higher rate as a person earns?
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Tax return - JSA and ESA
Hi, I am filling out my tax return for 2014-2015. Does the JSA and ESA I earnt count as income and I need to put it on the tax return? Thanks, Dennis
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ESA/PIP and going to FT college
Hi all, I've been offered a place at my local college to do a level 3 horticulture course. I'm 30 with 2 kids so would need to apply for the 24+ learning loan to pay for the 11k fees, but I currently receive IBESA (Support group) and PIP, plus the usual tax credits, child benefit, housing/council tax benefit. I've been…
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Benefits calculator include new budget?
When will all the benefit calculators show the new rules with the new budget? When the first one has been updated can someone post it here?
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How long can i claim WTC?
I am self employed and been claiming WTC for two years, so far my self employment income has roughly stayed the same for two years, if i do not make a significant profit or even if my income decreases, is there any chance that the WTC will stop?
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personal injury trust HOW TO SET ONE UP
Going to receive a large amount, would like to know a few questions. How do I set one up, my parents will be in control of it? After setting one up would my parents be allowed to add money themselves to increase the fund? I have another 2 PI claims in progress once a receive those will I be about to place it into the…
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Is it better to get letter from GP for ESA?
Hello, I just got the ESA50 to fill in again and as regards sending medical evidence it says to send any reports from Gp's and other consultants but then in a paragraph underneath it says, "Things we don't need to see" and includes such things such as doctors statements or sick notes. I would have thought that a short…
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Renewals 2015
Hi everyone I renewed my tax credits online on 10th June I haven't heard anything back yet. I'm due a payment tomorrow. I think I've been underpaid so when will I get the backdated pay? Also has everyone else heard back from them yet or are they taking 10 weeks to process? Thanks
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Am I entitled to tax credits?
Hi there I have just been offered a job with an annual salary of just over £15,000. Does anyone know if I would be entitled to any working tax credits? I am single with no children in education. I personally think I won't be able to claim anything but after paying full rent and council tax I know there won't be much left…
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Please help someone who hasn't got a clue!
Hi, I'm basically wondering whether it is worth me looking down the child care tax credit route. I am a supply teacher. Some months I work not far from full time, some months only a few days. My husband is self employed, but has regular work. His income is around £16,000 pa roughly. My income for 2014-2015 was around…
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Does supervising someone at night time count towards 35 hours caring?
Hi folks, I have a partner who gets DLA middle rate care, she has extremely poor hearing but has to take both of her aids out at night to prevent infection. If smoke alarm was to go off in bedroom she would not hear it. My question is would my night time care (as I would hear smoke alarm) count towards carers allowance 35…
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Reducing welfare?
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/jul/06/terminally-ill-benefit-claimants-asked-when-they-expect-to-die-mp-says This makes me sick asking this question to terminal ill claimants.
