New to benefits / tax credits can anyone help me sort this out?

crism

Hiya
Could anyone please advise me where to start with benefits / tax credits?
We are expecting a baby, living on rented flat, earning about 32000 a year.
In the following years, as my partner should be looking after baby, our income should drop to about 22000. I am also looking to go into Higher education, so It looks like next 3 to 5 years should be pretty hard for us.
What actually could I be entitled to, to support my family?

Gemmzie

Hi crism, some nosey sounding but relevant questions for you...
How old are you both? Is your partner working at the moment and when is the baby due? (Congratulations by the way )

You will be entitled to Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit for definite once the baby is born. Other benefits might fit your situation but we need a little more info

HTH

crism

Hi Gemmzie
Thanks a lot for your reply!
I am 28, my partner 29, both working full time but she just started her maternity leave. Baby is due on 7th of June - we are so looking forward for her arrival!!
Thanks

keelyjrs

Hi chrism

Have you been on www.entitledto.com ? Tap in all your details and it gives you a break down of all the benefits you may be entitled to. You can do a few different scenarios too to work out your money according to different situations!

hth and congrats on the baby :beer:

crism

Kelly, yes I already went through entitledto.com, I dont know however how reliable this website is.. I think its always better to ask

keelyjrs

crism wrote: »

Kelly, yes I already went through entitledto.com, I dont know however how reliable this website is.. I think its always better to ask

It's pretty reliable, at least in my case and of those I know who have used it. The other site that I swear by is directgov