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cant get the claim form

im doing a summer job for 7 months and was told i could claim working tax credits because it is low paid i rang them up (for 3 days) and eventually got through to a man who says yes you are entitled to 52 pound a week (fantastic) but i have to go in for a interview as they dont know who i am as ive never claimed before they have my addresss my nat insurance number and i could send my passport or other photo id. I cant get in as i am working away.anyone know how i can get around this ??

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  • dundeediva
    dundeediva Posts: 413 Forumite
    the short version of the answer is no, you can't get round it!

    you can request for the claim to be backdated when you eventually get the claim pack (max 93 days).

    Why don't you request the appointment at the nearest enquiry centre for your work instead of home and go on lunch?
    Saving money like a trouper...
  • LilacPixie
    LilacPixie Posts: 8,052 Forumite
    you can't get around it. they have offices all over the country go in to one closest to where ever your working.
    MF aim 10th December 2020 :j:eek:
    MFW 2012 no86 OP 0/2000 :D
  • zippot
    zippot Posts: 27 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    duh never thought of that guys thanks
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