Husband an Expat overseas

FBaby

So if one child is now going to uni, surely the costs are only replaced by the costs of their private education? Are you saying that you want to claim as a single parent, so you can get grants etc... for your eldest to attend uni at no cost, and then bank what used to go to fund his private education?

ConfusedExpat

You have a very creative mind! Where on earth does it say or even imply that in my comments.

The only reference I made to being a single mother was the bizarre way the HMRC insists on a single person claim being made if your spouse is permanently overseas, as in my case.

For the last time I believe that anyone and everyone should ensure they pay and receive what is due in whatever location they reside.

SandraScarlett

miduck wrote: »

Is no one else smelling troll here?

The OP comes along asking for help, is continually vague as to what help they apparently need, and as the thread goes on makes it clear that they know all there is to about the system - they don't need help at all. And all along, drip feeding hints about their lifestyle to wind people up ...

Yes, you're right, and after answering her question by setting out examples of income, she cannot even be bothered to thank me. That's another reason to put me off trying to help people.

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FBaby

ConfusedExpat wrote: »

You have a very creative mind! Where on earth does it say or even imply that in my comments.

The only reference I made to being a single mother was the bizarre way the HMRC insists on a single person claim being made if your spouse is permanently overseas, as in my case.

For the last time I believe that anyone and everyone should ensure they pay and receive what is due in whatever location they reside.

So you have no intention and never had of claiming as a single parent, since you've figured out that according to the 'rules', you might be able to. Despite going on and on about how not breaking the rules means being entitled to, and you believe it is right to claim all what you are entitled to?

ConfusedExpat

Thanks to all who were helpful, you know who you are, I hope.

SandraScarlett

skintandscared wrote: »

Post #90 very clearly explains what your income is. Anything from your husband, plus interest on any of your UK accounts. Also included would be any rental income from UK properties that you receive. Deduct your personal allowance and the rest is taxable UK income.

Thank you. Post 90 was mine, and I am glad you thought it explained clearly the elements of income. Perhaps I explained a little too clearly for the poster, and didn't answer in such a way that would have suited her.

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clemmatis

ConfusedExpat wrote: »

It's really not the point that matters, school in Dubai 2009 to 2012 and now in Cheshire.

The tax forum is probably where I should be.

It wasn't where they were at school that struck me, really; if you and they lived here and you sent them to (say) Le Rosey they'd qualify for home student fees. It was this

ConfusedExpat wrote: »

My children have gone to private schools in Dubai for the past 3 years, believe it or not they get holidays and they travel home to the UK with me for them.

Anyway. I'll go back to leaving the thread alone.

SandraScarlett

ConfusedExpat wrote: »

I sought advice and information not arguments and disputes.

Yes the children have gone back to school and yes the schools are privately paid for.

Household income does not include me using money from my savings account, it does include the interest.

If anyone has a link to a 3rd party definition of household income that would suffice.? With a couple of exceptions the comments so far have simply been abusive and not that useful.

Well, if you're not a troll, you have atrocious manners, in spite of your education and the fact that both you and your husband are "professionals".

So my post was not even worthy of you clicking on the "thanks" button? And you are totally wrong - unearned income is exactly what it says. It's your use of the word "maintenance" that is wrong.

Your husband obviously pays into an account for you, and that is not maintenance, as in an ex paying for his children, but it's your "housekeeping". In other words, it's unearned income.

What angers me with posts like yours is the fact that you boast of having properties, and your children being privately educated, and yet you fully expect to take a huge slice from the national benefits cake, and try to find ways round it, just because you "used" to pay income tax!

And if I want a couple of hours weekend respite, from caring for my DH with Alzheimers, I'm expected to pay nearly £20 an hour. Just as long as you're OK though.



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SandraScarlett

ConfusedExpat wrote: »

Shame? Values? Utter nonsense, closely followed by google for adding to a reasonable response.

All three children are grade A students who work hard and respect those around them regardless of thier background rich or poor. I doubt any would be abusive on forums and would help if they could and say nothing if they had nothing useful or polite to say.

And no doubt if these Grade A students would help others, if they could, you would consider people who they tried to help very ignorant if they didn't thank them. Ignorant and arrogant.

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Bollotom

Last chip in for me. I don't think you appreciate help, not who you say you are and are on a mission of nasty rhetoric, but I'm a simple man. Here's some MORE sites and numbers for you to consider..and I really do think you are Sara, lives in the South and has connections in Cheshire. lol
You don't need to thank me, I don't do it for you.

Child Benefit http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/forms/ch2-online-stubb.htm Telephone Helpline 0845 302 1444

Child Tax Credits http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/start/who-qualifies/children/children-taxcredits.htm Telephone Helpline 0345 300 3900

Income Tax Telephone Helpline 0845 300 0627