Do any of you good folk know what you do when you are about to start work but as soon as you do, income support gets stopped. I wont have anything to live on for about a month (apart from DLA which isn't enough) and will have to wait (I imagine) for tax credits to sort out and housing benefit too. I still have to pay my rent too. Any ideas? Been trying to get through to tax credits department, but no answer. I also won't have any evidence to give inland revenue till I get my first payslip with my hours and pay, etc.
2007-05-02 06:39:21 · 8 answers · asked by Pinky 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United Kingdom
Hi,
Unfortunately its usually down to good will of your landlord and that sort of thing. Explain to them that the money will be coming soon and when they pay it will be back dated.
It usually takes upto six weeks for HB to come through. But dont fall behind anymore than 8weeks with your rent.
Also speak to your jobcentre or CAB about return to work grants, they can pay upto £200 to people on benefits (not JSA) who return to work to help them get started. (ATW and New Deal schemes)
Good luck
2007-05-04 10:25:50 · answer #1 · answered by Ah! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Income support and housing benefit are paid in arrears so you should keep getting money up to your first pay cheque. Income support if paid fortnightly is paid one week behind and one week in front. Housing benefit is paid one month in arrears. Go to Citizen's Advice for more information. Also contact the Benefits Office and Council Offices who deal with Housing Benefit. You may be able to get a small amount from the social Fund, or ask your employer if he can advance you two weeks money as a goodwill gesture. Most employers understand the benefit system and will try to come to some sort of arrangement, but my first stop will be the CAB (Citizen's Advice Bureau) for more up to date info and they may contact the Benefit's agency's and employer on your behalf. They will also contact the Tax Credits Dept for you too. Good luck in your new job.
2007-05-02 06:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by india 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I seem to remember that there is help you can from the social fund. Ask at your benefits office. By law you are not suppose to be left without money if you are willing to work and have started a job. Not everyone has rich parents or money stashed under the mattress.
Good luck ...we'll have a whip round for you. Sorry it's not funny.
2007-05-02 06:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by Boudicca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi and Congrats on getting a new job! If you are a single parent you should go down to the DSS as they have lots of things you can apply for to make the transition back into work. I know that you also used to be able to apply for your Housing B and Income Support to run on for a little while in order for you to be able to survive financially. If you ask them they should be able to let you know exactly what you are entitled to. Same advice applies if you are not a simgle parent, if you don't ask you don't get. Best of luck to you x
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2016-11-24 20:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food pantries, some of which also have clothing....request info from social services for a one time cash grant to tie you over until a check arrives.....relatives and friends...odd jobs on the weekend...
2007-05-02 07:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by Legandivori 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and tell the housing your situation, and tell them you're wating for tax credits to be worked out and you have only just started work. they will note down and come to some arrangement while your'e waiting.
2007-05-02 06:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by Jeanette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-03 06:45:49 · answer #8 · answered by James M 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋