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Payments to hmrc ndds tax credits overpayments
hello, We’re currently paying hmrc for an over payment in tax credits. Is there a way to see our remaining payments online, for example? a Google suggests yes, but in reality I’m struggling to find it. Just wanted to see how long we’re going to be paying them…. I could call, but suspect it’ll take ages and it’d be in work…
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Pip Review
I need a little help and would be grateful if someone come point me in the right direction I get pip enhanced daily living and my award end date is January 2027. I have just received my review form, which has to be back by the end of the month. My question is, if pip decide that I am no longer entitled, will my award stop…
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No PIP for years
I have POA for a disabled in a care home. He has received no monies from the DWP for 18 months. Does anyone know how to escalate , who to contact, how to get help. Have sat for hours on the phone and sent multiple letters. Im at my wits end Help
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PIP Award
I got awarded pip in August 2023 for 3 DWP said will be in contact in August 2025. I had my tribunal September 2025 and decision was made to extend award for 1 year to August 2027 Will I be revieved in August 2027 or will DWP start the process August 2026 a year before ? I have read that because if huge back logs DWP are…
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Will investments to pay off endowment affect job seekers claim?
Hello, I've recently been made redundant and am looking to sign on while I continue to search for a new job. I have an endowment mortgage with £66k left to pay. I have that sum (and more) in ISAs and other investments. They are earning more interest than my current interest only rate, so I haven't paid it off yet. I'm…
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Council Tax Reduction - Manual Calculator?
Is there a manual way of working out Council Tax Reduction? I am trying to help out my neighbour with his Council Tax Reduction (CTR), which it appears the LA may have calculated wrongly and he wishes to appeal should it be incorrect. For working out entitlement to Council Tax Reduction, the LA website reverts to the…
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Advice needed: recently redundant, savings from house sale, UC/JSA eligibility and possible property
Hi everyone, I’m hoping for some advice as I’m feeling quite stuck and overwhelmed by my current financial situation. I’m a single mum with a nursery-age son and I’ve recently been made redundant. I’m actively applying for jobs and recently came very close to getting one that would have been life-changing for us, but sadly…
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Housing benefits allowance
Hi there I there a way to find out what the maximum housing benifit allowances are. is there a chart for each region? thanks
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Housing benefit and bank statements
I have been told to supply bank statements including full transaction details as evidence to support my Housing benefit claim. Is this legal or do I have to supply them?
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Help to save more than once
Hi all A quick question that I cannot find the answer to anywhere. We opened some help to save accounts and maxed them out about 5 years ago what on tax credits. We have since moved to universal credit and I am trying to find out if we could start new help to save accounts or is it just a one time thing? This is driving me…
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Does this board need a rename?
(I originally posted this on the 'Site feedback and Forum Help' section, but got no response there. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6666774/mse-benefits-tax-credits-board#latest ). So here it is again, this time as a poll. As Tax Credits in the UK were abolished over a year ago now, in April 2026, isn't it…
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UC - Transitional Protection element reduced
I have just checked a new UC statement and the Transitional Protection element has been reduced by £31.29. UC state on the statement that it has been reduced because the UC amount has increased. The standard allowance and LCWRA have increased by the amount the TP has decreased. Is this correct? Any help appreciated
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Reduction in Universal Credit due to rent increase
I moved to Universal Credit last year from ESA. I am in the LCWRA and (supposidly) receive transitional protection. However, my last payment went down to the tune of £60. So I am now getting £60 less a month in my bank. I have had no increase in the amount of out of work benefits that I receive. That has stayed the same as…
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Pension credit confusion 🤯
Im trying to help my mum, she's 69 and receives basic state pension and a small works pension her husband is 60 and still works but im unsure if she is eligible for the pension credit as she retired over 6 years ago due to ill help(she also gets pip) but shd applied for universal credit and it said she wasn't entitled to…
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Waiting for Council to process my Housing Benefit since moving to State Pension
Hi thought I'd start new thread hope that's okay. I get a bit stressed out about these things and you're all so kind. I've been waiting since 26 February for council to update my housing benefit and council tax support since moving to State Pension and Pension Credits on 18th February. I've had no Housing Benefit for two…
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Fresh ADP application whilst at tribunal
My adp is currently stuck at tribunal stage and has been for months, I believe you can trigger a new application with sss whilst you are waiting? Does the backdate go from the date you triggered your fresh application, or from the date of the tribunal decision? I called the sss 0800 number and they said I can make a fresh…
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SMI for under 18
Hello all. My son has a severe mental impairment but is only 8, would we be eligible for any council tax reduction given his age? It is unclear on my LA's website and they closed my query without explanation so I am currently none the wiser to if it is worth pursuing. Thanks.
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UC and inheritance.
I'm in the fortunate position of receiving some inheritance probably around £32.000. I know i can pay some debts off but would like to buy myself a second hand car. I have a motability car at the minute but the advance payments are ever increasing.IE, my last car had an advance payment of £2000. I cant find any guidance on…
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COL payment
I have heard that theres a new cost of living payment this summer? Im not sure how accurate this is so wondering if anyone can confirm or not and if like the other COL payments will be disregarded for Universal Credit?
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Universal Credit Savings
I'm new to Universal Credit. Just starting divorce proceedings, I have initially come away with £5k which I and my two teens started living off. I am unemployed, we have 1 teen home educated, through necessity, and previously could afford for me not to work. Obviously now not the case. When I opened a claim, I included the…
