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Carers allowance
I posted this on a local board but still uncertain as to what is right. Please note this is in Northern Ireland so I'm not sure if the same rules apply everywhere: "Sister in law currently gets carers allowance for looking after a relative. This is her only income at present but in May she intends to draw a works private…
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Reduced hours, paycut and child benefit
Hi guys, Newbie here, first post Took a paycut this week and a reduction in working hours. Have gone from 57000 PA and 40 hours a week to 34200 PA and 24 hours a week. Hoping it will only be a short term thing. My question is, how do I enrol back onto the child benefit scheme? or do I need to wait a calendar month? Any…
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UC & random ‘to-do’ questions
Hi there, we’ve claimed UC since we moved myself and my partner moved in together a few months ago. Before that I was on the ‘old’ benefit system which topped up my 22 hour a week income. So we’ve been on UC a while now, anyway, today on our to do list was some random questions. Asking if I had ever earned less than £430 a…
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Benefits calculator updated for crisis
which benefits calculator have been updated for the crisis? the one I have used hasn’t changed from before the global crisis i thought uc was going up by £20wk
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Is child tax credits renewal different this year?
Hi, Just got 20/21 child tax credits renewal letter, and it seems to me its different this year, whereas in previous years I definitely had to contact them through phone or online. Seems if parts A B and C in letter have no changes in circumstances then no need to do anything for this year, no online or contacting them at…
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Contribution based ESA (Nat ins )question
I am fairly sure that i qualify for contribution based ESA . that given-i note that two criteria are having paid NI (self emplyd so payed class 2 ) in tax years 17/18 and 18/19. I did not pay NI in 17/18 as my self emplyd income/profit was below the threshold and i did not need to pay . also-i am really old and have always…
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UC and Income Based ESA
If you have a current income based ESA claim in the support group since January 2015. Not severe disability and applied for Universal Credit how does it affect the current claim?
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Pip and LCWRA application
Hi everyone, I have been suffering with anxiety/ocd tendencies/depression for a few years now and over the past year, my health has declined. I have recently had to leave my job of 4 years as it was just too much. I was devastated but knew I just couldn't manage anymore. I have two children (one with ASD), single parent.…
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What's the point of Universal Credit?
I have recently lost my job due to Covid-19. I have claimed, for the first time ever, Universal Credit. Our household income has dropped from £50,000 annually to £15,000 (my wifes income). We found out today that we will receive £215.00 for the next month, although our actual entitlement was £870.00!! We have been deducted…
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On ESA received PPI Redress. But Tax taken off The redress amount?
Hi All RBS have finally paid me a PPI that they had offered a settlement figure in January. And from then till now it looks like it’s only made £17 of interest from then till now. But that is besides the way. What I am wanting advice on is. As the amount was just over £2800 they sent around £380 to the tax man. Now as I am…
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PAYE Reference Number
Hope I have posted in the correct department. I have recently received an insurance payout I can't recall having from over 40 years ago. Is there any way of finding out which company had a PAYE reference number 083/NZ85610 ?
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First time UC claim - failing at the first question
As stated I am a first time UC claimant due to lack of self employed income resulting from Covid 19. I have been told to notify UC on the 29th of each month (tomorrow) of any change to my work and earnings, so I decided to try a dry run today. The first question I get asked on the on-line form is 'Are you currently…
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Universal Credit and Divorce
Hi I am due to divorce my husband in May, I am currently on universal credit being self employed and unable to work due to coronavirus for personal reasons I want to continue with the divorce. Would I be eligible for help with the court fees as per the government website? Thanks
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Doing a job that doesn't report to HMRC's "PAYE" on UC?
I'm claiming UC and I'm considering the possibility of teaching English online, but would like some advice please. Nearly all of the companies that you can work for doing this teaching online will class you as "self-employed" ....and make payments to you without deducting tax, national insurance etc. And of course it won't…
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Universal credits and bank cards
How can a homeless person due out of prison claim benefits with no phone, bank account or address? She has been the victim of domestic abuse and will be on the streets when released with not even the price of a cup of tea. Please don't judge.
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Universal credit problem due to coronavirus
My husband is self employed so stopped work on 25th March. I work at a school so I still get a salary. We claimed for UC as we have 3 children and now one income of 865pm. Universal was all sorted and was due to be paid on 1 May. Email today says we only get £560 because my income is £1600 for that month. We have been…
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Claiming Universal Credits Without A permanent Address Is It Possible?
Hey Guys I was recently working as a contractor until the company closed for 6 weeks earlier this month due to covid19, they paid off the contractors working there. Im not sure how much UC im likely to get but is it possible to make a claim even though i dont have a permanent address. In the last couple of months i have…
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Full time student single mum
Hi I am a single mum looking to go back into full time education will there be any financial help for me even if I have savings? I feel like you get penalised for wanting to save for a better future a home for yourself and your child Also would I be able to get any help with study costs other then loan?
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New UC claim, self employed income
Hi everyone, this is a great resource for people and this is my first post :) I am self employed and due to the epidemic my business income has been savaged. I have completed a universal income application and was asked to provide my income for the first assessment period which I did a couple of days ago. Tomorrow I am due…
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Tax code - underpaid tax query
Hi hopefully someone can help get my head around tax query (tried to call offices but no joy due to how crazy busy things are) Basically when accessing my online tax account my tax code has changed to 828L for the year. (From 1275L) it states underpaid tax owed of £894 previous year (we have opted to repay child benefit…