Has anyone had the £500 bonus yet?

helenamanda

Hi I know that tax credits say payment will be made by 23rd April but it’s BY 23rd not on 23rd, MSE said payments will be made week beginning 12th April and 19th April, just wondered if anyone had actually received it yet? Thanks 

strawb_shortcake

It's a no from me, not that it's been confirmed I'm entitled as my phone number was way out of date. But I think I am according to the criteria. I'm assuming payments will be made on the 23rd

me123

No from me too. I qualify under the working tax being reduced to 0.00 due to income. I’ll believe I’m eligible when I see the money in my account 😂

dawn_rose

Hiya, not had mine.  I usually get my ctc and wtc in one sum however this time have just recieved ctc and no wtc despite it being on my award notice.  Has anybody else experienced this?

poppy12345

dawn_rose said:

Hiya, not had mine.  I usually get my ctc and wtc in one sum however this time have just recieved ctc and no wtc despite it being on my award notice.  Has anybody else experienced this?

WTC has been reduced by £20 per week now and the £500 one off payment has replaced this. Is it possible that your earnings are too much to receive WTC?

strawb_shortcake

The sum has dropped this month due to the new tax year, your government gateway account should have the upto date payments 

[Deleted User]

Nope can see half of my usual payment due to go in tomorrow on my banking app. Was going to phone to ask why but it's probably related to the £500 

georgiasdragons

Nope not even had message either 

[Deleted User]

 So finally got round security and logged in to my tax account and cant see any £500
BUT https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-one-off-500-payment-for-working-households-receiving-tax-credits

"If you are eligible, you should get your payment direct to your bank account by 23 April 2021. You will not see the payment on the online tax credit service."

jlemaitre

nope. i dont think we will get it as OH is on 26p more than national minimum wage. We are home owners and get no working tax credits.. for us its a waiting game. He did call HMRC and was told because we are homeonwers we dont get much help.  

[Deleted User]

jlemaitre said:

nope. i dont think we will get it as OH is on 26p more than national minimum wage. We are home owners and get no working tax credits.. for us its a waiting game. He did call HMRC and was told because we are homeonwers we dont get much help.  

 Being a homeowner has absolutely nothing to do with tax credits! 

 You can live in a mansion and still claim if your income qualifies. Do you get child tax credits?