Can you claim for looking after family member

jfwmb88

Hi there,

Yes she is a lone parent. And she has claimed tax credits before but they didnt cover much at all as far as I can remember. Ill look into it though. Thank you!!!!

MrsManda

Is she getting child maintanence paymetns?
It may be worth having a look at the links below if she's struggling:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Moneyandworkentitlements/YourMoney/DG_4003043

http://www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx

https://www.dwpe-services.direct.gov.uk/portal/page/portal/ba/lp?_piref278_36249_278_36248_36248.__ora_navig=

Penny-Pincher!!

I'm sorry, but this has GOT to be a wind up!

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jfwmb88

Penny-Pincher!! wrote: »

I'm sorry, but this has GOT to be a wind up!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

That really helpful!

jfwmb88

Thank you MrsManda, I will look into the above.

starnight_2

AFAIK, and please someone correct me if I'm worng, but the childcare element of tax credits covers a fair bit of the fees, something like 70 - 80%.

I'm afraid, there isn't much help out there for grandparents looking after their grandchildren.

Dontknowanymore

jfwmb88 wrote: »

My mum has put aside her job in order to help out. Now if we want to get onto the conversation of tax payers money....then how about my sister doesn't work at all, and can claim even more benefits???? why? because she enjoys work and has pride. Thank you for your amazing response!

Maybe the daughter should find other childcare which tax creidts could help towards the cost so your mum can work?
I'd never have my mum not working just to look after my children while I work.

Dontknowanymore

jfwmb88 wrote: »

Hi there,

Yes she is a lone parent. And she has claimed tax credits before but they didnt cover much at all as far as I can remember. Ill look into it though. Thank you!!!!

Even on a full time wage being a lone parent she should receive a fair wack of childcare payments, I know my sister did and she earns a good wage.

jfwmb88

Yes, its due to other circumstances as well, my sister isn't just landing my Niece on her grandmother. We all love her dearly and can maybe look at other options for sure. I think my mum just wants to be helpful, but now it is becoming a little difficult. Thanks thouigh!