Working tax credits and total benefit cap?
Won't it be easy to avoid the benefits cap (£500 per week) by simply becoming self employed and claiming working tax credits as wtc are exempt from the cap?
View ArticleDLA Change of Circ query?
Hi! Sorry to bother you all, but I've got a quick question and I'd like a bit of clarity. I recently put in a change of circumstances for my DLA. I have ME and had received low rate care and mobility....
View ArticleJobseekers overpayment - advice needed
Hi, As you can see I am new to the forum but am seeking advice desperately on behalf of my mother who is in receipt of Jobseeker's allowance. She has been in receipt of this since March 2009 (before...
View Articletax yr for NIC class 2 small earnings excepn?
Sorry if this is the wrong place - couldn't find the answer in a search here or on Google. My tax year is 1 Aug - 31 July. For the small earnings exception threshold, do I use my profits figure for my...
View ArticleOMG Tax Credits Reinstated
I would like to thank a few members on this forum, Princessdom and IceQueen 99 who believed in me. After contacting HMRC about my tax credits which were stopped in Sept, due to insufficient evidence...
View ArticleParents have council tax benefit can I pay it?
Hello, Hoping someday can help me, my parents have just received a council tax arrears bill for £1,600 ( my mom had picked up one extra shift at the care home she works out and had not realised that it...
View ArticleDisputed Housing Benefit Debt
A housing benefit question, if I may: My girlfriend split up with her emotionally abusive ex-partner many months ago, but they continued to live together and claim housing benefit jointly for their...
View ArticleRedundancy questions
Hi, This sorta falls into a couple of catorgories so unsure where to post it. GF prob being made redundant soon. According to the tax credits calculator we should get something but will they take GF's...
View ArticleFull time Caring for wife and kids on JSA > need something else
Hi, I need some advice. Background I have been a fulltime carer for my wife (depression, multiple personality disorders, OCD, compulsion spending, Spondylolisthesis - bad back) Did this by working on...
View ArticleProof of separation
A colleague from work separated from her husband in January last year which has become rather acrimonious. She has three children and was recently contacted by the benefits agency and asked for proof...
View ArticleBenefits for single and pregnant women
I am expecting a baby in August 2013 and will be doing it on my own. I"m trying to work out my budget but don't know yet where I'll be living - that kind of depends on how much income I will be on. I'm...
View ArticleCouncil Tax Benefit "Claim Suspended"
Sorry if this is in wrong thread. Please move if it is. Received a letter saying, Quote: We have noted from our systems that we hold no recent proof of your earnings. As this change may result in your...
View ArticleGoing to court for council tax.
Hi I didnt know where to put this so please move as necessary. Basically i have been sent a summons for non payment of council tax, we go to court on the 25th January. Could anyone advise of the...
View ArticleSon Applying for JSA
My son has just graduated from university and has an appointment to attend the job centre on Tuesday. They told him to bring one of my payslips with him to his initial interview. I find this a bit...
View ArticleImportant news about Social Fund
On 31/3/2013, Social Fund is ending. Social Fund is run by Dept for Work & Pensions and offers Community Care Grants for people on benefits who need money to purchase household items such as...
View ArticleNo money and getting old!
I have worked all my life; self employed for last 15 years. I am in my late 50s and the business is not making enough to support me. I receive working tax credits and i own my own house (although it...
View ArticleFREE TRAINING - Employment Support Allowance
Does anyone know what the following involve, especially the training, they were mentioned in a letter I received asking me to go for an Employment Support Allowance interview -work category TRAINING TO...
View ArticleJob Seekers Allowance Question
Hi I applied online for JSA but have been offered a job in the meantime. So Idid not attend the JSA interview which I was informed I would need to attend tocomplete my application as I no longer need...
View ArticleCollege bursary and income support
I'm currently studying for an Access Course and a letter has been sent out stating that those on income support are now eligible to receive a college bursary of £110 pcm but we have to inform the...
View ArticleHusband an Expat overseas
I would appreciate any help of guidance on the following: My husband works overseas and has done so for the past 4 years. I am now back in the UK with our 3 children and wish to complete the normal...
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