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Esa and pip
Im receiving esa and pip, I'm thinking of moving in with missus who is on uc, I'm on esa due to being ill and am unable to work. I got told I was signed off for at least three years and wouhdnt hear anything from them until a few years.. I was told today I would need to be added to my partners uc even tho she isn t ill or…
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Housing benefit and capital
Hi all, How long does the Council continue to take into account capital for the purposes a Housing Benefit claim? So, eg: you declare £12,000 capital today - do they continue to assume that you have that capital ad infinitum for the purpose of a housing benefit claim - or does it reduce over time? Or, do you contact them…
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Help with Seperation Problems
Hi Back on here after a long time, pleased to say that after all the advice I received I'm now sorted (almost!) and moving on. However, on behalf of my son, whose partner informed him a month ago that she has met someone else, and wants him to go. Then this week they have received notice from their landlord anyway, giving…
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Tax Credits disregard and Gift Aid
Hi, Can someone clarify what is meant by the "Income rise disregard" and "Income fall disregard"? I'm only really interested in the final award, rather than payments made through the year. Say in 2016/17 you had an income of £30,000. 1. If you have an income of £32,500 in 2017/18, does the income rise disregard mean you…
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Shared Bedroom Rate/Housing Benefit Amount?
Hi guys, never posted anything on this site in a long time, but i am in need of some advice, i basically need some information regarding housing benefit. Okay so ive recently just lost my job, but thankfully i worked for 2 years without a day off and i saved up a nice lump sum of money. however my dads now selling the home…
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MSE News: Tax-Free Childcare extended to include children under nine
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can a deed of variation leave benefits unaffected
Hi , after spending hours online already and going down lots of rabbit holes I am not holding out much hope but MSE members, let see if you can surprise me. I have been approached for advise by a lady (X) who is in rceipt of a number of Benefits including ESA,PIP, carers allowance and Housing. She is the carer of her…
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Housing Benefit/LHA help
Hi there, looking for some help. Not entirely sure how to explain the situation properly so please bear with me and ask for clarification if anything doesn't make sense! I'm 29 and desperately looking to move out of my parents house for a bit of independence. I claim income support and will be entitled to housing benefit.…
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Child Benefit until 20th birthday in f/t education & then what?
I have a 19 year old who will soon turn 20 (March 2018). They are at college doing A-levels and should finish in June 2018. I get Child Benefit and Child tax credits for her. If the “child” is in further education then you can claim Child benefit/tax credits until their 20th birthday. My question is, so what happens on…
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Child Benefit (family allowance)
Hi, Please could you advise as I am really confused about child tax credit. I will be having a one off bonus this year which will take me to around £58000 in income. I have two children who I claim child benefit for. I get a company car which according to my p11d is £6,500 of taxable benefit but this is reflected in my tax…
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Anyone Self Employed on Universal Credit?
Hoping someone can help - when you're self employed and reporting your figures each month, what bits of information does it ask for? Is it just profit, income tax and NI paid, and pension contributions made?
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Housing benefit entitled to?
Hi all, I’m currently separating from my partner, we have two children together, and own (30%me, 30%him, 40% silent partner) a freehold pub with accommodation, it’s pretty much all mortgage, nonetheless, technically, I own a property. I have another job, but, will need a little help to supplement my income as the pub will…
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Help! Not enough money for living
Hi, I am sorry if I am posting in the wrong place. My mother-in-law is not getting enough from job seekers allowance to live. She is getting £20 per month which is outrageous! She has 2 kids (both over 21) who still live with her who are also on job seekers allowance. One doesnt get paid again for 20 days, the other is at…
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when do i have to complete a self assessment?
hi there, ive never had to do a self assement before and i checked on google and its over 50k per year, my wife doesnt work. I went on the gov gateway and ive filled in a registration on there but now am i going to get fined because im too late. i need UTR code which im assuming will come in a few days after they get this…
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Anyone with experience in how fast Maternity Allowance is processed?
Fully understand that DWP suggest Maternity Allowance claims should be processed with 24 working days so I'm not expecting anything realistically until the middle of February but the initial contact with them seems to have gone quite quickly. Sent paperwork recorded delivery 1st class Wednesday afternoon, Friday I got a…
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PIP and working?
Hi all, I have been in receipt of DLA (now PIP) for a number of years. but in the past few weeks i have been offered a full time job and feel that i am ready to try get out there and work again, i understand i will have to declare a change of circumstances, but my care needs and requirements are still all required due to…
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Carers Premium Overpayment
I have been dealing with a friend's finances to the best of my ability for close to a year now and have today come across a possible problem which I guess I have overlooked! Married couple aged over 60, under pension age. Both in receipt of ESA. Her ESA: Living expenses for you and your partner £114.85 Extra money because…
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Employing wife to reduce tax bill
Hi there So my tax situation is a little complex, but I'll do my best to explain the situation. I'm currently both employed, and also have a secondary income as a sole trader as a freelance designer. My employment brings in £40k per year, and my freelance profits around £20k this year, I also have a small income from a…
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Separation - Who gets Tax Credits and Child Benefits
Hi, So me and my partner have been very rocky for the past few months and we have finally split. We have 2 gorgeous boys together, aged 3 1/2, and 1. My partner (Dad) has been looking after the boys at home while I am at work. I have had sole financial responsibility for all 3 of them since DS1 was 5 months old. I have…
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Have I overpaid tax on interest received on bank compensation.
Hi all, Earlier last year I successfully claimed against Natwest, that I’d been mis-sold a packaged bank account. I received all of my monthly accounts fees back, ~8 years worth, £1670, and interest at 8%, £1600. However, I had £320 deducted for tax on the interest. I was under the impression that the first £1000 of bank…
