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Tax Credits Renewal Q
sophierue
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Hi,
I'd really appreciate if you could give me some advice.
Situation
Couple. Man works 16 hrs p/w. Wife does not work, does not get any benefits. No dependant children.
He's been getting Tax Credits for 3 years. He initially got the 50+ element but it stopped after 12 months (which they know would happen - no problem there). When he applied for TC he had been claiming Incapacity Benefit & had a disability, and I understand he qualified for the disability element.
The query is on the renewal regarding disability. There is no change of circumstances. There has been no break in the claim, he's still disabled and got IB at initial award notice - so should they still be entitled?
They're worried because he's not getting IB now, but I remember them getting scared & querying this last year too and were told, because there's no COC, it's the same claim he is entitled.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I'd really appreciate if you could give me some advice.
Situation
Couple. Man works 16 hrs p/w. Wife does not work, does not get any benefits. No dependant children.
He's been getting Tax Credits for 3 years. He initially got the 50+ element but it stopped after 12 months (which they know would happen - no problem there). When he applied for TC he had been claiming Incapacity Benefit & had a disability, and I understand he qualified for the disability element.
The query is on the renewal regarding disability. There is no change of circumstances. There has been no break in the claim, he's still disabled and got IB at initial award notice - so should they still be entitled?
They're worried because he's not getting IB now, but I remember them getting scared & querying this last year too and were told, because there's no COC, it's the same claim he is entitled.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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