what am I entitled to after maternity?

helpwithmoney

Hi everyone!

I am hoping someone can help me, asap!

This is my last month on maternity pay and next month i wont be getting a payment. Even though i am trying my hardest to find a job i am not sure what i able to claim in the mean time. Also i will be working 20-25hrs so what will i be able to cliam then if my partner is 26 working full time earning roughly £400 per week.


i would be so grateful if ou could help me as i am worrying about my mortgage!

Thanks
Sarah

tigtag02

WTC and CT

Possibly contributons based JSA for 26 weeks dependent on your contributions.

mitchaa

You will not be entitled to WTC due to partners earnings.

Its also more than likely you will only receive basic CTC also.

In the mean time whilst looking for work you should be able to claim JSA

tigtag02

mitchaa wrote: »

You will not be entitled to WTC due to partners earnings.

Its also more than likely you will only receive basic CTC also.

In the mean time whilst looking for work you should be able to claim JSA

I dont have time to check this right now, hopefully subsonic is about but I'm sure based on £20,800 theabove infor is wrong mitchaa

mitchaa

tigtag02 wrote: »

I dont have time to check this right now, hopefully subsonic is about but I'm sure based on £20,800 theabove infor is wrong mitchaa

No its not WTC has a threshold at around £15500.

Additionally, the O.P is going to be working 20-25hrs pw

tigtag02

mitchaa wrote: »

No its not WTC has a threshold at around £15500.

Additionally, the O.P is going to be working 20-25hrs pw

Hmmmm, not sure where you're getting your figures from.

We get WTC and have more than £15500 income

I think you must be misunderstanding something.

[Deleted User]

The joint household income threshold for WTC is £17392.

helpwithmoney, how much did you and your partner make in 07/08?
How many weeks maternity leave have you taken?
Were you receiving SMP or maternity allowance?
Roughly what date did your maternity start?
How much will you be estimating to earn this year when you are back at work?

If you can get hold of this info I will try to work out your entitlement to CTC. You will not get WTC as your income is too high but you will qualify for CTC of at least £21 p/w until your baby reaches a year old (as long as the household income is less than £50k)

mitchaa

tigtag02 wrote: »

Hmmmm, not sure where you're getting your figures from.

We get WTC and have more than £15500 income

I think you must be misunderstanding something.

Apologies i was £1892 out:rolleyes:

Still £17,392 is a stupidly low threshold for 2 salaries.

You are obviously mis understanding something if you believe £20k+ will give you WTC Do i sense overpayments heading your way

(There is a childcare element of WTC though)

tigtag02

mitchaa wrote: »

Apologies i was £1892 out:rolleyes:

Still £17,392 is a stupidly low threshold for 2 salaries.

You are obviously mis understanding something if you believe £20k+ will give you WTC Do i sense overpayments heading your way

(There is a childcare element of WTC though)

As much as I am sure you would love to gloat in your knowledge if they were I must disappoint you and confirm there wont be ;););)

However, I agree on the 2 salary threshold limit

Titch89

I think when children are involved, the threshold is a lot higher?

mitchaa

Titch89 wrote: »

I think when children are involved, the threshold is a lot higher?

Nope, only if you pay childcare costs, you will get a set % of them paid for you. 80% at max dwindling away to 0%

A couple earning £30k with £125pw childcare costs will receive no WTC
A couple earning £30k with £200pw childcare costs will receive a little WTC (Childcare element) Little as in like 40/£50pw from the £200pw costs.

The thresholds are ridiculously low as subsoniccoyote states.