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Extended SMP - any benefits???

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  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    huffyharry wrote: »
    i mean't can i claim any thing from august to october when smp stops.

    You'll still get tax credits.
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  • I can't find a link but I suspect you could claim IS.
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    I can't find a link but I suspect you could claim IS.

    If she's a single parent and meets the criteria for the savings threshold, I believe so too.
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  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
    But will she be able to as she still has a job?
  • karenx wrote: »
    But will she be able to as she still has a job?
    If her income is low enough then yes whilst on ML.
  • if not getting wtc income will only be approx 20 chb 62 ctc, no child maintence. Do i tell hmrc when smp stops
    :cool:
  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
    Yes as you wont be entitled to WTC. Get maintenance sorted from the father
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