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Christmas wishes
Would just like to wish everyone on the benefits forum all the very best for christmas and for a happy and healthy 2009. I have enjoyed every minute of the time spent on here since joining in march,and I`m pleased that I`ve been able to help people and look forward to doing so next year,a year which i think will be at the…
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No Money For presents For The Kids
To Be Honest I dont even have money for food and bills but am more worried about getting presents for my neice's and nephews. My family have told me its ok dont worry but i feel very bad and sad about not being able to get them presents. was giving 4 weeks social benefits for incapacity today. must be 4 weeks instead of 2…
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Children's tax allowance 2002/3
Apologies if this is already on the boards but it didn't come up in a search. OH union sent all members a letter as follows? The year before tax credits were introduced thee was a different non means tested allowance available which was never advertised by the Inland Revenue called Children's tax Allowance for 2002/3 You…
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is this correct?
I've posted this from another forum i'm on and i'm sure it's not real??? :confused: what do you think? http://www.wkhca.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=24597&d=101&h=160&f=127 If you had kids in 2002/3 you can claim up to £1040 extra back tax credit. Information for Parents Unclaimed Children's Tax Allowance for 2002/3 The year…
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New Job no increase in tax credits
Has anybody else come across the situation whereby you change jobs, take a pay drop but your tax credits do not increase? I previously earned £21K, took a job at a local school for £12K (for family reasons) and found out from tax credits, that my payments would remain the same as they work it out in blocks, i.e. £10K -…
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Child Tax Credit - based on 2007/2008 earnings?
My wife has recently given birth to our first child, and therefore we applied for Child Tax Credits. The award letter arrived this morning, and we've been given a figure for how much we will receive a month. However, this figure has been based on our earnings for the 2007/2008 tax year - when both my wife and I were…
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Help with Child Benefit Claim
My nephew came to live with me in May this year, he is 18 and in full time education. I made an application for child benefit for him in June, but up to now it has not been processed. I have been phoning the customer service about once a month to track the progress but lm always told it is still be considered and they will…
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Christmas Benefits due...?
OH gets INCAP and DLA. Was just wondering when they will be paid over the festive season as one is due on Dec 24th and other is due Dec 25th... Do they pay double on the previous one or pay it in the last banking day before Crimbo? Just so we can manage our money. not gonna phone the 0845 number as you're on hold for 7…
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Income support or JSA?
last week i lost my job, usual story due to current times. However, tomorrow i was going to call the Job Centre and talk about JSA. This is where things get difficult. I have a disabled child ( whom we get DLA and carers allowance for ) So i only want to work 16 hours a week and earn no more than £95 But, i also have a…
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tax credits over xmas
can anyone tell me will my tax credits be in my post office account today or tomo the due tomo but post office shuts at half twelve and am working so might not make it
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lost job, help needed please
This afternoon I was informed by my boss that the company is finishing at the end of the month and so after 19 years at the place, I'm at a loss of what should happen. From what I can understand he isnt paying us anything in lieu of notice, is that right? I am also unsure if he will be paying any redundancy but reading…
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permitted work/housing benifit
I am on incapacity benifit and have just started working ten hours a week. This is deemed as permitted hours and I can do it for one year without it affecting my benifits. However I have just had a letter to say my housing benifits have been suspended until I give them wage slips ect. Does anyone know how much I have to be…
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Benefits
Hi All, hopefully i have put this in the right place, sorry if i havent. Right i was wondering if anyone out there might be able to help me out with a problem. Thing is about 1 month ago now my dad had a triple heart bypass and now cannot work for upto 4 months. He tried to claim some benefits and they said as his…
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Have I Been Paid The Right Incapacity Amount
Today was giving 4 weeks incapacity benefits instead of the usual 2 weeks. Must be cos its christmas time? Anyway on the 26th december it will be 6 months since i first claimed incapacity benefit and my latest sick note is for another month. But today when i got 4 weeks benefit of £255, i wondered shouldnt it be more than…
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Child Tax Fund Voucher - when & from who?
Wonder if anyone can help me with a quick question regarding the 250 child tax fund voucher you get for a new child, my memory has failed since my last DS 3 years ago!!!! When should you receive the voucher for depositing and if I haven't received it who should I contact?? My DS2 was born end of Sept this year and I'm sure…
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Income Support
Just a quick question regarding Income Support. Can someone tell me how much going rate it is for a lone parent as i've found a letter from Oct 08 (most recent) and i'm sure it's less than what i should be getting so would like some clarifacation before i phone them up and go mad :rotfl:
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Housing allowance granted..but less than my rent..what next?!!?
Hi there fellow moneysavers and thanks for taking the time to read this thread. I was recently made redundant from my job of 8 years. I have been living in my privately rented flat for 18 months and have been paying £415 PCM for rent. I went through the hassle of applying for housing allowance/housing benefit and got a…
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Income tax/Benefits query
Hi, I'm doing some part time work (and getting paid by cheque) by a company who are based in Germany. I'm getting paid about £100 per month so not huge money pays a few bills. Can anyone tell me if I need to declare that to Inland Revenue or Family Credit. Thanks.
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Help Please ...
Hello After a while of being very unhappy in my marriage i have decided that after xmas i will be leaving my husband. I have just finished Uni and am currently searching for a job, so in the meantime will have to claim Income Support for myself and 7 year old Daughter. I am looking to move into private rented property, and…
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esa xmass payments?
i was expecting to be paid today i was paid last on the 8th december just checked my bank online and havent been payed is there a delay over xmas? my money is ALWAYS in at midnight anyone know if payments are delayed?