Boyfriend staying....

jolo_2

Hi I have trawled this site but cant find a thread the same as my circumstances. I get wftc - my fella stays over twice a week, sometimes three, am i breaking any rules? he does not contribute to my household income, he has his own home and works full time. I dont want to be doing anything I shouldnt.

Many thanks
Jo

NASA_2

For WTC you are probably ok.

alwaysonthego_2

I would agree with NASA, but it may be worth ringing the HMRC to run it past them. Make sure you get the adviser's name and the time and date to cover yourself.

jolo_2

thanks guys, - is there an actual allowed number of days or any fixed rule?

alwaysonthego_2

jolo wrote: »

thanks guys, - is there an actual allowed number of days or any fixed rule?

No there isn't, each case is treated on it's own merits.

jolo_2

ok, so just out of interest, why do you think I will be ok?

NASA_2

Tax Credits are quite lax with their regulations. Unless you state to them you are a couple they seem to be prepared to believe people are single claimants.

If you were on a 'social security' benefit administered by the DWP then you would have more to think about.

anewman

I say don't mention it until you make the commitment to actually move in together. You have your own individual properties, if someone says tips them off saying they're living as a couple then you have an easy response to it.

flashnazia

NASA wrote: »

Tax Credits are quite lax with their regulations. Unless you state to them you are a couple they seem to be prepared to believe people are single claimants.

If you were on a 'social security' benefit administered by the DWP then you would have more to think about.

Er, just because there is laxity doesn't mean system should be abused!