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Hi People were so kind to put me on the right track with my previous question that I thought maybe someone may know the answer to another problem. I hope so as it will save a lot of telephoning in the...
View ArticleCan you get Tax Credits if you have a mortgage
Can you get Tax Credits if you have a mortgage? If your home is classed as an asset can you still claim Tax Credit or are assets not included
View ArticleUniversal Credit Rule for WTC
Under the current system a couple can get working tax credit if earning under £18k a year. How does this change under universal credit? If u have a couple with 1 partner working say 30hrs a week...
View Articlemy update and appealing quick tip
Hello every1 Aquick update regarding my esa anxiety panic and depression as i can not find my thread on here off before. I found out about my assessment from the HOUSING BENEFIT not DWP so rang the DWP...
View Article"Bedroom Tax " advice needed.
Sorry if there's a better forum for this, wasn't sure. I'm after advice on behalf of my niece. She is a single mum with a 19 month old son. She rents a housing association 2 bedroom home that she...
View Articleadvice needed for benefits
Hi all, I'm looking a bit of advice so will give u some background to help. My husband is on contributions based esa and receives the high rate dla, we have 2 children aged 10 and 8, I am working part...
View ArticleDWP Declaration to HMRC for State Pension
I have an issue with the amount declared by DWP to HMRC for State Pension in the 2012/2013 Tax Year. DWP have declared an amount for this benefit which does not relate to the amounts actually received....
View ArticleMaternity Related...
Hi :) Not sure if this is the correct place to post, if not then sorry. Basically I went on Maternity leave in Sept 2012 and I wrote to my employer telling him I was taking the whole 12months off and...
View ArticleESA CB ending and confusion
Hi, I have just had a letter this morning saying that my CB ESA will be stopped on the 28th May (bit late, eh?!) What I'm confused about is whether I can reapply, I think I may have been in the WRAG...
View ArticleWRAG Group but still employed
I have been placed into the WRAG Group and have my first meeting with an Advisor next week. The problem is I am still employed and my Contractual Pay runs out next month. I have not been able to go...
View Articletax credit renewal on the phone question
i just renewed on the phone gave my name twice my ni number and dob twice they asked for my income i said i didnt work my husband did i gave his income they asked if i had any changes i said no and...
View Articlewhat to do when you fail atos medical
i am due to have a medical next week been on esa for about 9 weeks, waiting to go for scans and physio, if they say i have failed the medical, what do i do then, if i say i want to appeal will they...
View Articlebenefit advice please
i had a claim for esa the claim went down and i appealed , the tribunal found me fit for work although i have got learning disabilitys , cannot read or write and have arthritic knees and there fore...
View ArticleATOS appointment cancelled
OH was due to attend medical assessment this afternoon and we were all psyched up for it and just wanted to get it over and done with. Got a phone call this morning saying they were sorry but had to...
View ArticleJSA Stopped
My Triage advisor made an error and sent out my appointment letter late. I received a letter with 5 Triage appointments, however due to it been late 1 had already passed, so when I attended the 2nd -...
View ArticleEsa Help needed
I am hoping to get some help with a friends problem. I have posted about them before. My friend is in the Wrag on contributions based esa so she gets around £110 per week. Her husband has been ill a...
View ArticleA stressed father :(
I have a 12 year old son who spends 1 week with me and a week with his mother, alternate. This as been happening for the last 3 months. I have now found out she as been telling the CSA that this does...
View ArticleMaternity rights with fixed term contract
Hi. My wife is in her early stages of pregnancy, and we're a bit unsure how we stand regarding maternity pay. She's worked at the same company for 5 years, but it's been 1-2 year contracts which have...
View ArticleSupply Teacher - Tax Credits?
Hello! I was wondering if supply teachers were able to claim tax credits at all? I am currently doing supply whilst looking for a permanent job. Obviously if I get a permanent job my wage will take me...
View ArticleSelf-employed & Working tax
Hi, I have searched the forum but couldn't find an answer. Basically, I have been self employed for 7 months and claiming wtc and ct for 1 child. My profit for the past 7 months is £1200. I have...
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