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Benefits & tax credits

Archives for January 2018

Kmax1985 new thread....ESA SDP
From here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/73811423#Comment_73811423 Hi guys new to the forum and struggling to start new thread hope this is ok? Basically myself and my wife have a joint claim for IR esa, myself have been on enhanced daily living PIP since April 2014 and since then my wife has…
Universal Credi sanction reconsideration time
I got sanctioned recently for missing an appointment over 3 months ago. I called last Wednesday for the decision to be reconsidered. When and how will i hear ? Do I get a text or is it a letter ? My money is due on Sunday....
re PIP mobility
Just to clarify what I've heard. Is it correct the PIP assessors can now once again take into account mental-health related conditions for considering the mobility component? But will this have any benefit for those who have already received an award? I got an award for standard but no mobility (because it was…
SMI loan - interest payments
Does anyone know if the SMI loan (that is replacing mortgage interest payments) continues to incur interest charges when the loan payments are stopped? Or does the interest only apply while the loan is being given? Thank you, Tim
child benefit help
If I were to move in with my partner how would this affect my child benefit? I have one child. He also has a child who he claims for. Thanks in advance for any help.
Nominated driver for relatives Mobility scheme car
Hi folks, First time poster and would appreciate some advice. Thanks in advance. Today we completed the final application for my step fathers car. He has had a few strokes and although he is very physically fit, he struggles cognitively. He is no longer able to drive so I will be the nominated driver of the car, and it…
Childcare Voucher scheme - should I enrol?
Reading up today about the forthcoming changes from the current Childcare Voucher scheme to the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. We've only the one child, one parent doesn't work, my employer does offer the vouchers through salary sacrifice. At the moment we have no need for childcare vouchers, but it is conceivable that at some…
Self Employed Working Tax Credits & NI
Hi, I am a single male and have been registered self employed for many years earning below the low income threshold each year. I also claim working tax credits for self employed. I do not have the small earnings exemption although I did have for a few years way back (I think it has now been abolished). Can anyone tell me…
Company car schemes
Evening all, New to the forum and hoping for a bit of advice in relation to company car schemes. I currently have a company car that is paid for by my company and I pay company car tax under the HMRC. My company is changing the company car scheme and effectively doing away with the scheme. Instead what we are getting to do…
PiP Home Assessment Queries
I had a lot of problems filling in my PIP form, just gave up and lost it with the last two questions relating to mobility. But sent the form in. My support worker (social worker) phoned PIP up and this is what they said to do. I was advised to request a local assessment, they are actually doing a home assessment this…
advice on esa quitting work
hi just want some advice ive been off sick for 4 weeks now i cant get sickness pay anymore but been told go for ssp now i do not know how to do this im not sure whether to quit work due to ill health but i don't want be sanctioned im still going through tests to see whats wrong with me possibly a autoimmune illness looking…
UC Decision Makers
Hello, I am in receipt of UC and applied for the lcwra part just over 3 months ago. I filled out the form and was given a face to face assessment then it was cancelled as medical services sad they had enough info from my doctors. It’s now been sent back to the decision makers but they’ve had everything over a month and no…
Childcare Vouchers and Tax Free Childcare
Hi, So I have a question about childcare. My current employer does not offer any childcare vouchers, so my wife and I are on this Tax Free Childcare scheme (We pay 80% they (Govt.) pay 20%). I have been offered a new job where childcare vouchers are offered but have just been told you can only get £243 worth before they…
money from dad affect benefits?
Sorry if it's a stupid question. Had to order a new item from the catalogue and my dad said he will pay for it. He said he will do a standing order £35 per month for 12 months. Will i need to declare the money from him even though it's used to pay for my new item?
ESA question
Hi, I need some advice. I have been on ESA support group, long term. I have been diagnosed with autism/aspergers and rarely leave the house. I had all but given up on ever being able to work. Through this website I found out about lionbridge and found that this is something I may be able to do. If I was succeful in…
MSE News: Government to review all 1.6 million...
Every person receiving personal independence payments will have their claim reviewed, the Government has said...Read the full story: 'Government to review all 1.6 million personal independence payment claims' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
're pip
How would I know if I'm one off themillions that will get reviewed because depression for higher rate as I get daily living only I aldson have fibromyalgia and when I got pip I think thy just over looked the depression
ESA arrears and do i need to telllocal authority
Please can anyone advise My adult son has severe learning difficulty and we found out last year that he had been paid the wrong esa for a few years ! we applied and he has been moved on to the new ESA IR and given 600 arrears . We asked for mandatory reconsideration as it was the DWP error that he was underpaid but were…
Universal credit/ Tax credit query
Hello, I am new to MSE and I would like some help and advice regarding migration from Tax credits to Universal Credit. I live with my partner and Ds and currently claim child tax credits only due to our earnings being over the threshold for working tax credits. I understand that from July 2019 all current tax credits…
Car Allowance and Tax
Hello Forum, Just got landed with £6k tax bill - being demanded immediately. HMRC claim my employer gave the wrong information about taxable benefits. I get a £490 p/m 'car allowance'. The company have a car scheme with and external vendor through which I lease a car. The car list price is £50,000 (roughly, including…

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