csa nrpp and child tax credits

starr1984

I was wondering if any one can give me a answer, im getting very confused!
Im a nrpp, my partner signs on only too get his stamp, i work 16 hours a week and receive wages, working tax credits and child tax credit.( we have 3 children). we are a waiting dna results for a child from his previous reletionship. If said child turns out too be his will his assent be the £5 a week as he signs on? or will they take child tax credits into account?

shell_542

I think as he's on benefits, it'll just be thre £5 a week. This has been asked a few times recently. Kelloggs (an ex CSA employee) has stated that if the Non Resident Parent is on JSA, they will only pay £5 a week, regardless of tax credits in the household.

starr1984

Even though he signs on just too get his stamp?, he receives no money from jsa as my wages wipe that out.

shell_542

Hmm sorry didn't catch that bit. Maybe someone can clarify, or you could ring the CSA anonymously and ask what would happen in such circumstances.

starr1984

Ive already rung them and said they couldnt answer! I also rang child maintenance options and they didnt even know that child tax credits were counted as income! lol
So im hoping some knowlegable person on here can help with answer!

shell_542

Why did the CSA say they couldn't answer?

And why am I not surprised at the last part?

starr1984

The said he didnt have the answer and couldnt help me but not too worry as he is sure then if child turns out too be his and forms are filled in they will find out the answer then!

shell_542

Great. You could try ringing again and speak to someone who does know the answer. That's what they are paid for after all. Cheeky sod.

starr1984

Think im gonna have too, hopefully might be able too get a answer on here too.:)

Found_true_love

starr1984 wrote: »

I was wondering if any one can give me a answer, im getting very confused!
Im a nrpp, my partner signs on only too get his stamp, i work 16 hours a week and receive wages, working tax credits and child tax credit.( we have 3 children). we are a waiting dna results for a child from his previous reletionship. If said child turns out too be his will his assent be the £5 a week as he signs on? or will they take child tax credits into account?

Im not an absolute expert but may I suggest your worst possible scenario?

First how much CTC are you getting (WTC is not taken into account as you are clearly the major wage earner but if that changes then the WTC portion would also count as income).

So worst case they take his JSA income £0 add it to the CTC £x and if its below £100 per week then you have to pay £5 per week flat rate maintenance. If CTC is above £100 then for the first £100 you pay £5, then for the next £100 you pay 25%, but this will then be adjusted down because you have other children living with you ("relevant children" to term thier phrase)

I hope that helps, hope the answer on the DNA test is the answer he and you want!

starr1984

Thank you that helps loads. xxx