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tax credits, not follwed procedures letter received today !!
:wave: i have just got oneof these tax credit letters, stating they are looking into my awards for 03-04 and 04-05 because they are aware they did not follow correct procedures !! this has recently been in the papers they will have to repay alot of money...so fingers crossed i get my overpayments back :j has any body else…
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Incapacity benefit after redundancy
I have recently been made redundant but before that had been off sick for 7 months though still receiving pay from the company. I am still unable to work - severe arthritis - and wondered when I should apply for IB as I received nearly 3 months pay in lieu of notice which won't finish till April. Should I apply now for IB…
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Housing Benefit/Council Tax query
Would anyone know the answer to this...? Family of four, two adults two kids. Mom and Dad splitting up, relationship breakdown. Mom is about to be made redundant, is losing her job. Mom owns 5 bedroom house, Dad has no rights in it (trust me on that). Dad can't find a place to live. Mom says he can stay in a bedroom…
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An amazing thought
Whilst working out my finances and the benefits we are entitled to I suddenly had this very strange point come into my mind. For the tax that the top premier League Footballers pay per week. we probably live off that in a year. So maybe next time we call footballer and the money they get. should we be saying thank you ;)
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Incapacity benefit and child tax
my daughter is soon to be 16 ,she gets high rate DLA care and mobility component as she is profoundly disabled...she will stay on a school till she is 19. i understand from other parents in my situation that i can claim IB for 'E' when she turns 16 next month, but will this affect the child tax credits that we get for…
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Tax Query
I am an University student. I have had occasional jobs but do not have any permanent jobs. I do not have NI number, they usually give me a temporary number everytime i do a job. I got a letter today from the HM & Customs saying i may have to pay tax this year and if i have to then i have to notify my bank. Otherwise, they…
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tax credits they want money back.
In June 06 I called the T/C helpline to ask for advise on what to do as I had seen a divorce lawyer the TC advised me as neither party had left the marital home there was nothing to be done and to contact them at a later stage. I continued to receive money so thought there was no problem. We patched things up and in July I…
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Housing/Council Tax Benefit Calculator
I've just stumbled across this calculator on East Lindsey District Council's website. It says that it is only an estimation, but I think it's better than the Entitled To website and seems more accurate. http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/advice/benefits/benefits-calculator.cfm However, please bear in mind that this is East…
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DLA query
I have a doctor coming to see me regarding my dla claim. Can anyone tell me if this is normal? Feeling a bit stressed and worried by the visit and questions.
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does it always take this long????
Hello! I rang tax credits on 10th november to notify them of a change of circumstances and as Iim now a single person it was a new claim. They said they had sent the pack twice but it never arrived and I filled out the claim online on 15th nov. Im still waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rung them today and a very unhelpful…
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New Benefit to Replace IB - over 60?
My husband has been receiving IB since 2004. I read that the new Benefit due to start in October 2008 would be for new claimants initally, but then would move on later to those claiming IB since 2003. In the article I read, it also mentioned that those aged 55-59 would be expected to take part the Over 25 New Deal. My…
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help, don't know what to do
Hi, I am new on here so please be gentle with me! i would love some help and advise. I am about to finish my divorce proceedings and will be moving into a house in the next 6 weeks with my 8 year old and my 18 year old. My 18 year old is at college for the next 3 years. I unfortunately at the moment do not work as I have…
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Help me make sense of this please!
Hi there - I'm hoping that someone can help me understand the whole tax credit thing, cos I feel like a total dimwit at the moment... Here's the situation: I am married and have two year old twins. My husband works full time and earns £42000. I work 14.8 hours a week and earn a net salary of £5500 a year. I have only just…
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specsavers nhs voucher
my daughter is choosing glasses frames from specsavers tomorrow, she qualifies for an NHS voucher. will she get 2 for 1 like the ad says or will the discount only apply to one pair? she forgot to ask & i just dont know!!
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Job Centre Plus Scaring Me All The Time.
Hiya. Well I dont really know what to say. Maybe I should start with a little bit about me? I'm Lisa, 28, Live in Devon, Husband and 1 daughter age 9. I have been diagnosed with severe depression, anxiety and have claustaphobic tendancies. I claim Incapacity Benefit & Low rate DLA, Income Support for my husband, Child tax…
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Income Support rates?
i've just lost my job and wondered if anyone knows how much income support id be entitled to for me and my 12 year old son
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working/child tax credit childcare element??
Hi, i'm sure this has probably been answered before but i can't find it anywhere. I'm currently filling in my claim form for tax credits and was wondering how much (or how little as the case may be!) you can earn as a household to recieve help towards the cost of childcare. I've a sneaking suspicion that we will earn too…
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housing & council tax benefit help wanted please.........
Hi, I'm a lurker and reader on most boards and everyones really helpful :T and I could really do with some advice from those in the know please, my story goes something like this....... ... I suffer with reactive arthritis, it comes and goes every few years, it flared up in september last year and is still giving me…
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tax credit nightmare again - please help
hi there, i am furious with tax credit office again.- long story - bear with me! can someone help/advise before i end up in a mental institute? I git a letter in April 2007 about an overpayment for £450, i called them straight away and asked them why/when is it from. they couldnt answer.they said they would look into it.…
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Tax credits and self employed losses
Hi, my Dh is self employed and last year i did my declaration as an estimate for his income 06/07 and I have to give an accurate figure by 31/1. I estimated £0 income as he has losses from the previous year which will have offset his profit. The problem is that his accountant has now recommended he offsets his losses…