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want to go BR

johnboy1969
johnboy1969 Posts: 16 Forumite
in Bankruptcy & living with it
Hi still looking into going BR and have been looking at other peoples SOA's.
I have not worked since the end of Feb but have not claimed or signed on. Should i do so? Only income into house is Child tax credit, Working tax credit, Family allowance and war pension.
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  • dottydora
    dottydora Posts: 441 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Yes! It's what you've paid your taxes for over the years.
  • philnicandamy
    philnicandamy Posts: 15,685 Forumite
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    http://www.entitledto.co.uk/
    We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will
  • Tobiwan_Kenobi
    Tobiwan_Kenobi Posts: 527 Forumite
    What a strange question! No matter what your position is, you should always sign on otherwise you will lose out! Do it as soon as you can and you could be looking at an additional £400 per month!
    “I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.”
    Stephen Henry Roberts (1901-1971)
  • Merlinexcalibur
    Merlinexcalibur Posts: 1,699 Forumite
    Exactly. Doesn't matter (obviously, legally) where it comes from but every little counts. Especially now.
    Any help, opinions, views I may hold those are my own. Respect them as you would expect the same in return. Offered freely, is gleaned from a lifetime of experiences, knowledge gaining. Passed on to benefit others. I may be direct, ask you questions but those are to help you. Up to you if you choose to take it. I won't judge you either way.
  • So_Sad_Angel
    So_Sad_Angel Posts: 7,363 Forumite
    Tobiwan_Kenobi wrote: »
    What a strange question! No matter what your position is, you should always sign on otherwise you will lose out! Do it as soon as you can and you could be looking at an additional £400 per month!

    I have claimed for the frst time ever....been surprised by how much support there is. You can call the benefits helpline (hav`nt got number....will try & get it) & check entitlement over phone. Also check local council for any housing benefit & council tax benefit.

    Thats why the benefit system is there....to help when you need it.

    Angiex
  • fiveyearplan
    fiveyearplan Posts: 10,145 Forumite
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    I was pleasantly surprised last year when I made a claim for tax credits. I got an additional £800 per month - it has made ends meet.

    :j :j


  • Holes_in_my_pocket
    Holes_in_my_pocket Posts: 1,494 Forumite
    how can you claim working tax credit when not working i wouldnt imagine the taxman would be very happy about that .

    I aslo get a war pension so as your ex forces you can get help from ssafa http://www.ssafa.org.uk/ i have they are going to pay the bankrupt fees too
  • fiveyearplan
    fiveyearplan Posts: 10,145 Forumite
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    I thought that too but maybe OH is working?

    :j :j


  • johnboy1969
    johnboy1969 Posts: 16 Forumite
    hi guys i was working up until the end of Feb. i was struggling but just buried my head in the sand and ploughed on. now the work has stopped and i have been chasing every lead to try and get other work. now the pots empty and BR seems the only solution.
  • Merlinexcalibur
    Merlinexcalibur Posts: 1,699 Forumite
    So why not claim JSA, then? Seems only a sensible thing to do after all. As you said, the 'pot is now empty'.

    Well, dare I say/suggest this:
    Hi still looking into going BR and have been looking at other peoples SOA's.

    But it's your circumstances not everyone elses.
    Any help, opinions, views I may hold those are my own. Respect them as you would expect the same in return. Offered freely, is gleaned from a lifetime of experiences, knowledge gaining. Passed on to benefit others. I may be direct, ask you questions but those are to help you. Up to you if you choose to take it. I won't judge you either way.
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