Tax rebate for business miles
Hi, this is my first year of claiming. I've done 7957 miles and have been paid 25p/mile by my employer. I have filled out my claim form ready to send and wondered, will I be due a rebate back and if so...
View ArticleUniversal Credit... concerned
I understand that part of the UC criteria will be having to attend work based interviews if you work part time hours (I have also read that you will have to attend if you earn low amounts but work full...
View Articleaunty received a letter today saying her childs low rate dla is stopping in...
as far im aware it wasnt due for renewal till next year but she has received a letter today saying its going to be stopped in July, she gets low rate care for excema/asthma .... ia this a new thing...
View ArticleSevere Disability Premium
When calculating this new Benefits Cap of £350 for a single person, what is included? Are DLA and Severe Disability Premium (the premium disabled people get if they're on means-tested ESA plus Higher...
View ArticleAnother Universal Credit question - Direct Payments
My 11 year old son is profoundly disabled and we receive Direct Payments to fund his respite care (which we organise ourselves). As my son is under 18, his payments are paid into an account in our name...
View ArticlePut inheritance into pension. Is this Deprivation of Capital?
I live with my husband who has advanced multiple schlerosis (MS) and Krohns disease. He claims Disability Benefit and we also get help with Council Tax. I work cleaning jobs but we struggle to make...
View ArticleHousing Benefit
Hello Quick query for a cousin (will call him He) which i found most baffling as i have never dealt with HB. He currently lives with his wife and 2 kids (very young ages are between 2-5) and is current...
View Articlechildcare tax credits
Help Needed Can anyone tell me what the minimum cost of childcare is before I qualify for childcare tax credits?. I currently pay £47.00 a week (averaged out to include holidays). I am trying to get a...
View ArticleESA Appeal won Backpay ???
Applied for ESA in May 2012 - covered by doctors sick notes. In September I had to go for an ATOS medical which was an utter joke having scored 0 points. I appealed and it went to court on 13th March...
View Articlemortgage interest paid by benefits but is there any other help?
I am on esa and dla for mental health problems and I get the interest paid on my mortgage. But the cuts they made has left me paying a lot to cover it and I can't afford it and I am scared of losing my...
View ArticleTax credit and tax returns
Don't know if anyone can give me some advice or point me in the right direction. My brother is self employed, he's in trouble over his tax returns, he's set up a direct debit to pay them but he's...
View ArticleTax Renewal Question
Hi , Can I update my tax credits income before I receive my renewal pack as I have my income details from April 2012 - April 2013 (start of new tax year) Also, I have earned £300 under the estimate I...
View ArticleESA Support Group - Tribunal
Hi, I would like advice on ESA. Worked all of my life since leaving school c. 35 years. I developed a serious mechanical issue with my right foot and have osteoarthritis (OA), anxiety, hypertension...
View ArticleAnother Tax Credits Question!
Hi, I did not start to claim WTC until August of last year due to me starting a new job and having to complete a new claim. I did previously claim but missed the deadline for telling them I had started...
View ArticleWhat will happen when my contribution-based ESA is stopped after 12 months
My esa cb will end in September has im in the wrag,i wont be intitled to income related esa as my partner works full time,will i stay on the benefit and get my NI credits paid and still be in the work...
View Articleextra 20.00 in today!?
Hi When i checked my bank balance this morning, my usual working tax and child tax credits were down a couple of pounds, but there was an extra credit of £20, did everyone get this, this is my first...
View ArticleAffecting Carers Allowance
Just now I am on JSA and have just been told I am getting put onto Working Programme. I have 2 kids one who is 2 and the other is 7. The 7 year receives DLA and his mum claims Carers Allowance for him....
View ArticleTribunal win but ESA canceled
Hi this is my first post but might be a pretty long winded one but i'll try my best. I have recently won a appeal about a claim for employment support allowance. I was awarded 15 points after appealing...
View ArticleESA50 form - When should I start to chase it up
Hi all, My hubby has been in the Support Group for the past four years. He also claims DLA and I get CA as his full time carer. He's been assessed twice during this time for ESA and each time he's been...
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