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my wage was coming out at sick pay rates during calculation period so i sent various wage slips for maternity allowance to DWP and thats what they decided to pay me. while workin on my normal pay of £120 a week i was paying £28 a week rent and £33 a month c tax so theres been a massive increase in what i pay outblondebubbles wrote: »Are tax credits aware of your childcare costs?0 -
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Hi yes they are aware , council have it tracked in the letter they sent me alsoblondebubbles wrote: »Sorry but that doesn't really answer my question. Are tax credits aware you have childcare costs? Not DWP or your council0
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