Under occupancy reduction in HB
Thought I'd go crazy if I read another bedroom tax thread so sorry to add to it (I have at least titled the thread correctly) but I have a question I have not seen asked or answered elsewhere. What if...
View ArticleTax Credit Overpayment - Help
Hi All I have a problem with HMRC and needing help and advise on what to do next and if I have a case to move forward. I recently received notification from HMRC that between 2006 and 2009 they...
View ArticleStatement of benefit how?
My friend is due a tax rebate, how does he go about getting a "statenent of benefit" my friend rang the stupid 0845 and was waiting in a queue for about 30 mins then got through to someone and they...
View ArticleTemporary savings and benefits.
Hello, Wonder if anyone can advise on the 2013 regulations. I was recently widowed. My Husband was killed by a driver who has pleaded guilty to death by dangerous driving and a variety of other...
View ArticleShort Term Benefit Advances
Hi i was sanctioned on the 18th of feb untill the 18th of april and tommrow i am due to make a new claim. The woman on the phoe said i may be entiteled to a Short Term Benefit Advance because its a new...
View ArticleStatutory Maternity Pay and KIT days
Hi I need advice about payment of SMP and KIT (Keeping in Touch days). In agreement with my employer I am planning to do the 10 KIT days that I am entitled to without affecting my SMP in the 35th and...
View ArticleEsa advice please
I am currently under review by ATOS for my ESA I suffer severe mental health problems I phoned them today for an update regarding my ESA50 I sent and AtOS told me they have returned the completed file...
View Articlemistake by the DWP AND ME?
Hi I have been getting yearly notice of coding from the Inland Revenue. Each year the revenue -informed by the DWP on my p60,have shown Incapacity benefit as a taxable amount on the notice. I...
View ArticleHigher Earner Child Benefit Overpayment - Self Assessment Trap
Anyone come across the following? Our household (mom, dad and 3 kids) told HMRC that we have an exclusively PAYE generated income over the £60k threshold pre-Jan '13 so as to cancel child benefit...
View ArticleStatement of Reasons
Has anyone else requested theirs after failing at an appeal? If so, what kinds of things did it say? No need to go in to too much details, I'm just curious. CAB have requested mine after scoring 0...
View ArticleWorking, low income and housing benefits
Hi. I am planning on going back to work. I have been on benefits for a couple years. I have found a job. It is 20 hours a week. It pays £6.19 P\H. I have a 18 year old mentally ill daughter that lives...
View ArticleWorking, Low Income , Housing Benefit suspended
Hi, I work part time for about 9 hours receiving gross pay of just short of £80 a week. The actual amount I receive is the net pay which works out at approx £63 a week. I live with my daughter and she...
View ArticleDifference between England and Scotland?
Hi I am currently living in England, but considering a move to Scotland. I am on ESA, DLA, HB and receive council tax support. Is there any difference in these benefits between England and Scotland?...
View ArticleChildcare Vouchers and Tax Credits?
Hi I was wondering whether it is possible to have childcare vouchers through your employer and still receive childcare tax credits? Or are you only able to have one or the other? My employer can offer...
View ArticleHow much savings am I allowed?
Hello everyone :) I am really confused and I am hoping you can please help me. I receive Income Related Support Group ESA and DLA. I have heard that the maximum savings I can have for these are, for...
View Articlestatutory maternity pay paid as lump summ
My sons girlfriend was on a contract .while she was working there she became pregnant. Her contract was however extended and she became entitled to maternity payments from her employer, the department...
View ArticleMaternity pay underpaid
I have also listed this in another section but please answer if you have any info. My partner is currently on maternity leave and receiving maternity pay from her employer. She is normally paid on the...
View Articleesa stopped. what next
Hi, looking for advice for my brother. he has been on contribution based esa for 12 months. Last month he was sent for a medical, no results have been sent out yet. He was told yesterday he has failed...
View ArticleJobsearch 35 hours, 30 actions
Hi does anyone know which is more important when on JSA. I have been told to search for 35 hours a week and do 30 actions a week. It is possible to do 30 actions in far less than 35 hours for instance...
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