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lone parent of 2 getting £107 a week

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  • mummytofour
    mummytofour Posts: 2,636 Forumite
    You are on the old system they have NOT changed everybody over to the new system yet ( only been around about 4 yrs) The gov keep changing the date when everybody should be moved over to the new tax credit system, I am guess you have been on IS for a good few yrs right?
    Debt free and plan on staying that way!!!!
  • Scarlett1
    Scarlett1 Posts: 6,887 Forumite
    my friend is a lp with 2 children and is on the old system and gets iro £170 per week, looks like the op is only getting money for 1 child :o
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    That is exactly what I was thinking Scarlett looking at the rates, but without knowing what amounts are stated on the forms, couldn't say for definate.
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
    GC: £200
    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
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