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Problems with benefits and tax credits
Benefit claims can be very tricky. Many people have problems regularly. We look at how you can deal with some of the thorniest benefit issues, and take tips from experts on how to stop them from occurring in the first place.
Expecting your rights
If you are about to become a parent you are probably excited. But when you are not hopping from foot to foot with pure joy, you might also be a little bit worried about how it will go down at work, how you'll survive financially, and how you can juggle being a top-quality parent and a treasured employee at the same time. We explain your rights at work if you are pregnant, if your partner is, or if you are adopting.
Benefits for families and children
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits/benefits_...
Benefits for pregnant women and parents, including maternity allowance, maternity grants, child tax credit, child benefit and child trust fund.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Financial support for parents and children
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Moneyandworkentitlement...
Explains which benefits you could apply for according to your circumstances if you are bringing up children.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Benefits and tax credits if you work 16 or more hours a week: a guide for single parents
www.gingerbread.org.uk/portal/pls/portal/!PORTAL.wwp...
A guide to the main benefits and tax credits available to lone parent families.
Gingerbread www.gingerbread.org.uk/
Guardian's allowance
www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit/payments-entitlements/o...
A benefit you can get if you are bringing up a child because one or both of their parents has died. Who can claim and how much you will get.
HM Revenue & Customs www.hmrc.gov.uk
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