My partners moved in, they stopped my tax credits, help!!!

MummyOfTwo

im afraid that this is standard for them, and the person who stated it took them 14 weeks sadly is not exaggerating. i had this situation myself, my partner moved in with me, understood we needed a new joint claim. i rang them every three days once it got past a month, because we thought ok maybe six weeks, but finances really started getting tight after that. every time i rang i was told that they had 'details missing' - that detail was my partners former postcode, but as he lived in Rep. Ireland, they dont have postcodes! once it hit four months i had to involve my MP, who was a real star and we had our back payment within days. my advice to you would be send everything in soon as you can, and be a pain in their backsides with your phone calls! also, make a note of the calls you make to them, then you have a little evidence of how long the situation has gone on should you need further help.

cupkate

OP, I'm gobsmacked. How could you not know that a change in your personal circumstances would result in a change to your benefits? Don't you read the literature that comes with your entitlement letters? Don't you read the terms and conditions before you sign a claim form?
Please remember that when you are given benefits, this money comes from the government. The government gets their money from the taxpayer. When you have benefits you are not entitled to, you are stealing money from the taxpayer.
I hope it doesn't take long to sort out Tax Credits. You won't get Income Support any more.

thegirlintheattic

vintagebrighton wrote: »

I'd call 5 kids work

Five children suggests at least some of them are in school for most of the day. Many mums find work that fits around school time or otherwise work when their partner is home so that they don't have to pay for child care.

loracan1

cupkate wrote: »

OP, I'm gobsmacked.

<insert some irrelevant blather>

The government gets their money from the taxpayer. When you have benefits you are not entitled to, you are stealing money from the taxpayer.

I'm gobsmacked too...that someone asking for help or advice is immediately jumped on by the piranhas that inhabit the benefits board for the sole purpose of 'having a go'.


'stealing money from the taxpayers' indeed. Be careful you don't fall off that self-righteous soapbox of yours.

picardygirl

Sharon27 wrote: »

my partner works full time but is on a low wage so earns barely enough to cover bills, never mind food and living expenses. Is it right that my tax credits should stop like this? Any help would be appreciated, thanks x

Can i ask Sharon27, what you consider a low wage? Even if he works for the minimum wage 35 hours a week, that over £200 per week .....

Did you think that your partner would move in and you would still be able to claim all the benefits and have his wage too ...... ? I'm not trying to have a dig at you, its a genuine question, what did you think would happen when your partner moved in?