The CSA keeps badgering me to go back to work, but work doesnt pay, suggestions pleas

JamesP1976

I think we need to get this from the CSA and HMRC.

I'll prepare a list of questions for each, and I'll post the answers. If the CSA contradicts HMRC in their answer then I will post the telephone conversations on the internet.

JamesP1976

DX2 wrote: »

I believe that those NRP who walk away and have nothing further to do with their child should pay more

I dont actually have a problem with that.

But its a bit short sighted, penalised NRPs have a tendency to work cash in hand and that is very hard to eradicate.

DX2

JamesP1976 wrote: »

Im lost.

CTC is for the child living in the household, now its not.

How are you lost?

You said this:

Come to think of it, parents who co-habit can claim, so why cant a parent who isnt co-habiting claim? after all, he is still a taxpayer.

I replied:

You expect a NRP to be able to claim CTC for the children who don't actually live with them? Just because a NRP "may" be a tax payer?

Now your lost?

DX2

JamesP1976 wrote: »

I think we need to get this from the CSA and HMRC.

I'll prepare a list of questions for each, and I'll post the answers. If the CSA contradicts HMRC in their answer then I will post the telephone conversations on the internet.

James I think I need a slurp of whatever you are drinking.

JamesP1976

Yes. Why should that prevent him claiming CTC just because he lives elsewhere?

I also dont get why the CSA charge liability on CTC what is claimed against an income that is not even his.

I'll make enquiries. I dont have much experience in dealing with tax credits. My partner is more clued up on financials.

Marisco

JamesP1976 wrote: »

Im lost.

CTC is for the child living in the household, now its not.

You will be getting CTC for the child who lives in your household, your ex will be getting CTC for your children who lives with her, but in addition she will also get part of your CTC, which is meant for your child. Jobs a good 'un!!

JamesP1976

DX2 wrote: »

James I think I need a slurp of whatever you are drinking.

Hot chocolate, and its bed time, gonna watch a DVD in bed.

JamesP1976

Marisco wrote: »

You will be getting CTC for the child who lives in your household, your ex will be getting CTC for your children who lives with her, but in addition she will also get part of your CTC, which is meant for your child. Jobs a good 'un!!

Sounds odd. I can now see why PWCs want to become PWC's

I think linking maintenance and contact is long overdue. I'll write to Maria Miller and offer encouragement to consider the proposal. But I am still under the belief that tax credits should be available to all working parents.

Marisco

JamesP1976 wrote: »

Sounds odd. I can now see why PWCs want to become PWC's

I think linking maintenance and contact is long overdue. I'll write to Maria Miller and offer encouragement to consider the proposal. But I am still under the belief that tax credits should be available to all working parents.

CTC and WTC are available to all working parents, but they are means tested so it does depend on your income. CTC are not available for kids who don't live with you though, the PWC gets those. You don't get CTC just for having kids, they do have to live with you for you to qualify

shirlgirl2004

DX2 wrote: »

My post wasn't really long or hard to understand was it? Did you bypass the part where I said those who have a highish income probably only get a tenner a week? So for you to get nothing-zilch-nadda you must be earning a fair wack.

I think I am someone so under your statement of anyone with children I would be included. I don't earn anything fortunately my OH does and we don't get even a tenner a week which is how your post reads. It was perfectly clearin what it said ven i it was incorrect. I'm not trying to pick an argument but I think it is misleading because your post suggests CTC isn't means tested and that clearly isn't correct.