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Benefits & tax credits
Archives for August 2020
Discussion List
Tax-Free Childcare: lower government top-up
I recently applied for tax-free childcare and just made my first deposit of £2000. I was surprised to see the government top-up I got was for £483.52 and not the £500 I expected.. I now have this message on my account: "You can get a maximum government top-up of £483.52 for this entitlement period. You've £0 left for this…
Universal credit and moving house
hi there, I get uc with my housing element included in it. I report on 1st of the month for income and expenditure as self employed and paid in arrears on the 8th of the month. I moved house to a new housing authority on 3-st July and reported on 1st August. My payment has been calculated With my new address And I feel…
Child’s PIP pushing me over threshold
We have 3 disabled children, and their benefits PIP X3, and UC x1 are paid into our account. Now, due to better money management and saving for a caravan to take the boys on trips and holidays, we’ve been pushed a good way over the benefits saving allowance. And now we’ve received a letter from the local authority asking…
Private Let In Scotland With Housing Benefits
Hi guys im hoping you can advise me on this one as my housing case worker has went on annual leave and will not be responding to my emails very often. I am homeless and im renting a temporary apartment which im funding by myself as i dont want to go into emergency accommodation which would destroy me with my mental health…
Universal Credit - When Do I Get My Login Details ?
Hey guys i have really hit hard times and im having to put a claim in for UC. I done the online application, created a government gateway account to verify my identity, i got a call from an adviser who wanted to verify something, i was then told someone would call me back within a few days. I have not received another call…
Specified Adult Childcare Credits
We have claimed ‘Childcare Credits’ for my wife for several years now, due to her taking care of our granddaughter whilst our daughter works. There have been no issues, the form gets completed and a years credit is applied to her pension, an excellent boost. We now have a second granddaughter who she will be caring for as…
Can Anyone Help With A Letter From DWP?
Morning all, I wondered if anyone can help translate a letter I've received regarding my son's PIP award (I'm his appointee).His original award was in 2018, Enhanced Rate Care and Mobility and was due to be reviewed in 2022. We had a letter earlier this year to say they'd reviewed the rates and it was going up slightly.…
Confused - NS JSA or UC or both?!?!?!
Hi Money savers!! B) I'm confused and not ashamed to admit it! :D Ive recently submitted a UC claim (waiting the dreaded 5 weeks now) but entitledto suggests i claim NS JSA as well but it is the only calculator (so far) that suggests this? :/ I'm really confused, do I need to claim this, ive checked the forum and cant see…
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