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what else can i claim with tax credits

vyppa
vyppa Posts: 7 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
Hi All
new to this and claiming stuff, i am a newly single father of an 11yr old, i have a part time job(16hrs) which pays £9400 py....been told can claim TC's but ncan i claim owt else?..will be living in rented accomadation soon....any help is most welcome
thanks
kev
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  • KeaneFan10
    KeaneFan10 Posts: 203 Forumite
    you will be able to claim child tax credits and depending on the tax credits and your wages you may get some help with rent and council tax
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  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,097 Forumite
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    You'll be sent an NHS exemption card.
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  • vyppa
    vyppa Posts: 7 Forumite
    Hi thanks for the reply, have been told i qualify for both tax credits....so help with rent and Ctax eh?

    cheers...will look into it....daft Q...where do i find out about it?

    kev
  • vyppa
    vyppa Posts: 7 Forumite
    NHS card....again being daft...does that entitle me to free dentist and such like ?

    kev
  • shellsuit
    shellsuit Posts: 24,749 Forumite
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    Are you getting child benefit for the child?

    If you, you should apply for that too.

    The exemption card will allow you free dental work, free eye tests and free/money off glasses, free prescriptions charges etc..
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  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
    Do you the main guardian for the child? Or is the mother?
  • shell_542
    shell_542 Posts: 1,333 Forumite
    What Karenx said lol
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  • vyppa
    vyppa Posts: 7 Forumite
    No my son lives with me...
  • shell_542
    shell_542 Posts: 1,333 Forumite
    Do you claim child benefit?

    Have you had a look at the benefits check up on this site? Top of the page, click on Income Family.
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  • shell_542
    shell_542 Posts: 1,333 Forumite
    Child support from the Mother if possible?
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