Attempting to claim Tax Credits

samwich1979

As discussed on another thread, i have rang HMRC to get a Tax Credits claim started.

They asked my for NI Number, name , date of birth and address and for some reason they cannot identify me so i have to got for an interview before i can even get a claim form.
This is the exact reason why i didnt bother claiming when my son was born it was just total hassle.

I dont have any photographic I.D whatsoever, so that another problem.

I know an extra £28 a week will be helpful but why is it such a pain to claim it?

Anyone know why they cannot identify me and what alternate I.D i can use in this situation?

:mad:

samwich1979

Ive actually just checked on the Tax Credits calculator and i will only get £16 a week according to this.

Also as i said in the other thread i cant get WTC as my husband doesnt work, the calculator has confirmed this and i will only get CTC.

pmlindyloo

So how many hours do you work?

You need to be working at least 24 hours a week.

samwich1979

pmlindyloo wrote: »

So how many hours do you work?

You need to be working at least 24 hours a week.

I work 30 hours a week.

xylophone

when my son was born

Do you receive Child Benefit? if so, they have identified you?

Dunroamin

samwich1979 wrote: »

I work 30 hours a week.

Then you can claim WTC as well.

pmlindyloo

No passport? No driving licence?

Take any of these along that you have:

• bank and building society and post office account statements (this will show your CB)
• credit and charge card statements
• mortgage statements or rent books
• Council Tax bills
• Housing Benefit claims
• household bills
• payslips or other proof of your income, P60

Keep perservering. You are eligible for child and working tax credit.

I know how you feel. Just trying to get through to Tax credits on the telephone for a client sends my blood pressure soaring!

samwich1979

pmlindyloo wrote: »

No passport? No driving licence?

Take any of these along that you have:

• bank and building society and post office account statements (this will show your CB)
• credit and charge card statements
• mortgage statements or rent books
• Council Tax bills
• Housing Benefit claims
• household bills
• payslips or other proof of your income, P60

Keep perservering. You are eligible for child and working tax credit.

I know how you feel. Just trying to get through to Tax credits on the telephone for a client sends my blood pressure soaring!

Its just confusing when the calculator says you cant claim it and i have used my p60 to fill it in so i have done it right!

So i definately wouldnt need any photographic I.D? Just really not sure whether to claim this or not, i know im entitled etc and i could do with the money but just scared i'll end up with an overpayment letter or something knowing my luck and having to jump through all these hoops for £16 a week is mad.

samwich1979

xylophone wrote: »

Do you receive Child Benefit? if so, they have identified you?

Yes i get Child Benefit, this is why i dont get how they dont know who i am.

I it because i have changed address since my son was born and not informed them?

pmlindyloo

samwich1979 wrote: »

Yes i get Child Benefit, this is why i dont get how they dont know who i am.

I it because i have changed address since my son was born and not informed them?

Probably!

samwich1979

pmlindyloo wrote: »

Probably!

OOOOOPS!