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Working out what change in tax credits will be

How can I work out how a change will affect tax credits without telling them and waiting for new paperwork? Will they tell me on the phone what the new payments will be?
Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T

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  • HOWMUCH
    HOWMUCH Posts: 1,296 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Pop your details into entitledto website
    Why pay full price when you may get it YS ;)
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    I tried that but I don't think it's right.
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    I know we will lose our working credits but they aren't a lot anyway but as husband has left work we need to know how much child tax credit is affected ASAP. Entitled to says it doesn't change at all but that doesn't sound right to me
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
  • princessdon
    princessdon Posts: 6,902 Forumite
    He left his job? Is he going to claim JSA? Income based JSA passports full tax credits.
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    Don't think he will get it as he left his job so we have some savings to use if needed
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    Also forgot to add I don't work and get carers allowance
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
  • princessdon
    princessdon Posts: 6,902 Forumite
    Can you not claim JSA then?

    Although if you have savings to last 6 months, then you'd not get income based.
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    I don't think I would get it either as I haven't been employed since 2010. He is hoping to find work quickly so do I inform tax credits now or when he gets a job? Don't want to get in trouble for not informing them
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
  • princessdon
    princessdon Posts: 6,902 Forumite
    I don't think I would get it either as I haven't been employed since 2010. He is hoping to find work quickly so do I inform tax credits now or when he gets a job? Don't want to get in trouble for not informing them

    If savings under £6,000 yes you can claim JSA and add OH to claim (avoiding sanctions), he'd have to claim CA. Or you claim IS and add him.

    Re tax credits, problem is they use yearly figures, so unless on a means tested benefit any credits will just a borrowed as once he gets a job paid back later.

    Ie you estimate now being based on our of work, then estimate when he gets work - but the extra money paid whilst put of work will be then reduced if you catch my drift.

    Can he not stay in the job he's in until he finds new work?

    I know that you are looking to move/extend and having a gap in employment will affect this.
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    I gave them a ring so will just have to wait for info in the post. My husband has applied online for Jsa so is now waiting for an appointment.
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
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