anyone got a letter from tax credits about an extra payment

murtle1981

Loopy_Girl wrote: »

One of these letters that the thread is about...was just chipping in my tuppence worth and also saying what I claim as some people were thinking that it was maybe only certain elements of tax credits that were getting it.

I havent had a letter yet. Didnt know anything about it til i looked on this thread then ive heard people i know talking about it...wondering if ill get one. Thought it was just for those on WTC AND CTC (i only get CTC) so could get one i suppose. Will have to wait and see...

kindofagilr

I think TC needs a serious shake up

The bands are far too far apart, I find it crazy that if a family earns 20k for example they would get the same amount as a family who earns 39k ridiculous even

pixieland

i got a letter today,havent had a chance to go to the bank to see if i got a extra payment.Any thing would do as my bank balance is not looking good this time of year.

funkyfifer

I never received any letter but I did get a payment on Fri 24th Dec, 2 days after my usual payment.:huh: I assumed it was the next week’s money paid early due to the Christmas holidays.:beer:
And sure enough, I never received last weeks payment, the New Year week’s payment, which was due to me on Wed 29December, so looks like I wont get a payment until Wednesday the 5january. :eek:
So in my case, I never got an extra week, I got a payment a week early, just before Christmas, which was obviously swallowed up by last minute things, I too have to budget my money so am not happy at this early payment, should I try calling and asking? Im skint now till the 5th! :xmassmile
But if it was an extra week, why did I get no payment last week? Hmmm
Did anybody else get paid early?
PS im in Scotland, dont know it that makes any difference though!

Rain_is_Insane

funkyfifer wrote: »

I never received any letter but I did get a payment on Fri 24th Dec, 2 days after my usual payment.:huh: I assumed it was the next week’s money paid early due to the Christmas holidays.:beer:
And sure enough, I never received last weeks payment, the New Year week’s payment, which was due to me on Wed 29December, so looks like I wont get a payment until Wednesday the 5january. :eek:
So in my case, I never got an extra week, I got a payment a week early, just before Christmas, which was obviously swallowed up by last minute things, I too have to budget my money so am not happy at this early payment, should I try calling and asking? Im skint now till the 5th! :xmassmile
But if it was an extra week, why did I get no payment last week? Hmmm
Did anybody else get paid early?
PS im in Scotland, dont know it that makes any difference though!

The extra payment, if you are entitled to it, will be a different amount to your normal payment. Most people have experienced odd payments over the christmas and new year period. I was due to be paid on wednesday but my money was showing in the bank yesterday.

rachie85pink

I got my usual payment on 31st so if i am entitled to it when do you think it'll be in my bank? I know theres no point calling them because ur always on the phone forever waiting!! The money will come in handy for my babys 1st birthday on the 26th of this month xxxxx

murtle1981

does this extra payment apply to people on CTC or WTC or both?

SingleSue

No letter here and no extra payment either.

I get CTC with a severe disability element.

rachie85pink

I claim for both but haven't recieved payment yet although i got the letter a gew weeks ago...

murtle1981

is there a link of some sort on the HMRC website that could tell us a bit more about these extra payments? If anyone has got a link for us, we would be very grateful.