esa and return to work credit

[sparkles2010]

I have been on ESA/JSA since otcober 2010 i am now on 14th week of ESA i am considering ending my claim on wednesday, i would only loose one days money which im sure would not be much.

 

I have spoke to tax credits on the phone we went through the basics and she gave me a figure of what i could get a week, so they already know everything i just have to phone up on the day i go self employed.

 

I have also found out that the back to work credit is not counted towards housing and council tax benefit, so i would still get that paid for me as they only class tax credits as income, this i got from my buisness advisor , i havent as yet spoke to the council as i havent signed off, how ever i have now posted my forms for return to work credit.

[sadone]

Just be aware of when it comes to low earners and the self employed that the Tax office have been clamping down hard on claimants. Saying that they're not doing either enough hours for the money earned or they're not doing proper ruminative work.

 

See this thread over on here to see what I mean.

 

http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/forums/viewthread/1956/

[sparkles2010]

Thanks for that, i know i wont get loads of people overnight, i have a wedding booked for end of this month, i am also going to be putting out leaflets etc, local to where i live, and leaving business in as many places asi can, including my friends barbers shop.

 

I know that the guidline figures i have given HMRC are just that but when i rang and spoke to them we took the higher figure as what i would earn, fingers crossed i wont be looking at over payments.

[sparkles2010]

I have just recieved my letter for not going to my medical last friday.

 

I have until 25th june to reply to them, but as im closing my claim thursday the 21st i dont see the point of replying to them.

[sadone]

Yeah, maybe just leave it If thats the case. I've decided I'm going to attend my medical and before I get the 'You're cured!' result sign off. It's not like I'm still not ill, juts that I've managed to find a system of doing limited work by myself.

[sparkles2010]

I dont blame you sadone, best to sign off before they sign you off i think.

 

I shall be glad once im off it, just hope this buisness well eventually, next week im out leafleting so fingers crossed

[sparkles2010]

Have just got off the phone to the back to work credit people they have my paperwork etc, and have now confirmed dates for when i start work which is from tomorrow, it will take 2-3 weeks for payment to come through which isnt too bad, thats one less phone call to make in the morning.

[sadone]

Oh thanks for keeping us updated. Let us know how it all goes for you.

[sparkles2010]

No problem sadone tomorrow i close my esa claim, and also apply for my job grant, and need to phone up HMRC for tax credits, will let you know tomorrow

[sparkles2010]

Had to chase my back to work bonus today or job grant which ever it is called.

 

Rang my local BDC to be told there was nothing down on my records, yet i asked for it last week, she promised me a phone call with in 3 hours, wasnt holding much hope to get it.

 

I did get a phone call to be told yes i did qualify and it would be in my account by friday, now just waiting on tax credits form coming.

[sadone]

Thanks for keeping us updated. Lest hope the BDC pull their finger out asap.

[sparkles2010]

Yes fingers crossed

[MIKEY DABODEE]

JOB GRANTS take three working days to reach your bank account

[sparkles2010]

Mike thay hadnt even looked to see if qualified for one, but i did get my first payment today or return to work credit

[sadone]

So your return to work credit has come through already? That was quick. May I ask what do they need to check to see If you're entitled to a job grant?

[sparkles2010]

As long as you have claimed a benefit for 26 weeks without a break you are entitled to a job grant, £100 for a single person £250 for a couple or if you have a child

[Nystagmite]

As long as you have claimed a benefit for 26 weeks without a break you are entitled to a job grant, £100 for a single person £250 for a couple or if you have a child

 

It doesn't need to be the same benefit either. So, if you claim ESA for 12 weeks and then JSA for the other 14 (at least) you'll get the grant too. And the council tax and housing benefit run on if that applies too.