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Nov 29th, 2008, 21:11 PM
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Originally Posted by katy  I don't get it because i'm under 25. If i earned exactly the same but was 25 i'd be entitled!! i don't get it! | i get it an im 21  | | | | Status: Offline
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Nov 29th, 2008, 21:19 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | You dont get it for under 25 if youre part of a couple....
Im not entitled either, but can claim through Rob since hes over 25 |
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Nov 29th, 2008, 21:25 PM
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Nov 29th, 2008, 21:29 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | Because you have the LO's Dippy, you have to be over 25 if you haven't got kids x |
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Dec 16th, 2008, 14:21 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | What I don't understand is the calculator on the gov website. I have tried filling it in several times to see what hubby and I are entitled to and it always comes back as nothing.
I have tried all sorts of different configurations to test the system, i.e. with hubby as primary applicant, with me as primary, with me as working, me as not working, pre-baby, post-baby etc. But whatever way I fill in the form it says we get diddly. Yet, according to their own published guidelines of entitlement we should qualify for quite a tidy payout.
Our joint earnings are under £35k, we are both over 25. I work but am employed through an agency. I won't be getting SMP, I'll be on the allowance but am still classed as working while on maternity leave.
Can anyone suggest what the problem is? Is the online tool just broken? |
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Dec 16th, 2008, 15:17 PM
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I think I just worked out that the earnings threshold for working tax credits is much, much lower than the threshold for child tax credits - I had assumed it was the same! |
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