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Hi, I live with my younger brother who is 17 and in full time college education (level 2). I work 30 hours per week and earn around £1k per month after tax. Does my younger brother class as a child...
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I currently live on my own with my 3year old daughter. I had to give up work due to my daughters health. I am in reciept of all benefits at the moment. I struggle to get by each month even though I get...
View ArticleOverpayment in housing benefit repaid in full '09 Now contacted for Admin...
I received an overpayment in housing benefit for may'06-jul'06. I was given the option to avoid to court, to pay it back plus a certain % on top as a fine/penalty which i took. We set up a direct debit...
View ArticleWorking tax credits
Hi Everyone, I have received the renewal pack for Tax credits and I find myself again with this dilema. Do we qualify for working tax credits? We did not last year... Let me explain. My husband had a...
View Articleclaim esa and disabilty?
hi, I am currently claiming esa contr . can I also claim disability at the same time? claiming both benefits at the same time? thanks for any help, msampson
View ArticleCan benefits be claimed with no fixed address?
Hi Just a quick query to help a friend. Does anyone know if it causes any problems with payment of benefits if someone has no fixed address at present? He is staying at friends houses until he sorts...
View ArticleTax credit renewal - different phone number?
Hi, just phoned to renew my tax credits for this year. I was told another office was dealing with it and to phone 03000 526540. It is constantly engaged. Has anyone else had this? I sent off my proof...
View ArticleCouncil Tax Ridiculousness - any advice?
I am currently renting a property which I live in. I have just completed on the purchase of a property which is being renovated and I will be moving in there by the end of June. I contacted my local...
View Articleapplying for return to work credit
hi how and want prove of employement do you need to apply for return to work credit, thanks in advance
View ArticleWorking tax entitlement
My maternity leave is due to end mid July, but I was made redundant during my leave so am looking for a new job! Today I have found a job with perfect hours and relatively good pay, so I filled out 2...
View ArticleHousing Benefit
Can anyone answer a question for me. Should Housing benefit cover the rise in HA rent. My rent went up £4.77/wk but my bit of HB only rose by £3.60. The rise I had in pensions only left me 20p/wk...
View ArticleHousing Benefit help
Following on for my last thread, going by entitled to. I will be eligible for £14.97 housing benefit when i move into my new house in 3 weeks. Ive never claimed housing benefit before, How soon does it...
View ArticleTax credits Overpayment
Received our claim pack today and found out we have to pay back 3k for last year!:( I phoned TC and they said I over estimated when I said I was going to earn 30K for 12/13. I managed to find the...
View ArticleConfused with a form AA1A - any help please?
Hi peeps Hope I'm in the right place. Trying to help mum fill out a form AA1A. So far it has taken us 3 weeks to get the strength to even attempt it LOL. The problem I have, well we have, is what do...
View ArticleChild benefit whilst self employed. Help!!
Hi, I'm basically looking for some advice on what I may or may not be entitled to. I'm 27 and expecting my first child in October, the problem is that I was made redundant last year and after a few...
View ArticleTransfer from IS to ESA, ESA50 and Joint Claim
Hello. Sorry for yet another thread. Just need a quick question answered but didn't want it to get 'lost' in my others. I'll be out of your virtual hair soon, honest! I'm currently in the process of...
View ArticleTax credits overpayment, how to calculate what I've been overpaid?
Hi, I'm just getting our earnings information together ready when we get our renewal and I've realised that we've earned more than was estimated, and I wondered if anyone could help me work out what...
View Articletax credits entitlement
hey guys Applied for working tax credits recently and received a response I am entitled to £0.00 I am working 35hrs per week and my income last tax yr was £15000 however it has now reduced to £10920....
View ArticleCGT query
Hi, Im new to the forum so apologies if this post is in the wrong section!! I bought an investment property with my brother. The property is registered in his name. We are selling and understand there...
View ArticleUnemployed Student looking to Claim Benefits
Citizens Advice haven't replied yet, so hoping for some advice here. I'm still technically a student, currently on intermission and set to return next year; on a break due to anxiety and depression...
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