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Backdated Widows Allowance

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  • A family member who is now eligible has applied and received c £30k. We are waiting to see what paperwork arrives so as to determine tax etc due...
  • A family member who is now eligible has applied and received c £30k. We are waiting to see what paperwork arrives so as to determine tax etc due...
    Which specific benefit was this?
  • michelefauk
    michelefauk Posts: 448 Forumite
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    A family member who is now eligible has applied and received c £30k. We are waiting to see what paperwork arrives so as to determine tax etc due...
    Wow! I applied but haven’t heard anything yet. Can you tell me how long it took for your relative to hear back? And did they give any info about whether they will take some back for overpayment of tax credits etc? Great news! 
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