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tax credits

Discussion in 'Money' started by makecaker, Jan 25, 2012.

  1. makecaker New Member

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    can I still claim tax credits as normal? (my partner works fulltime). will I have to declare my student grants etc.? will I claim my childcare through tax credits? so will i be classed as kind of working fulltime in their eyes as far as childcare etc. is concerned? its soooo confusing...
    makecaker, Jan 25, 2012
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  2. Wozza Moderator

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    You can claim some form of tax credits, but not for child care as you both need to be working 15 hours, and the degree isn't classed as employment...
    Wozza, Jan 25, 2012
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  3. nellie36 Member

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    Hi

    You dont have to declare your student income to tax credits as its non-taxable. You may be able to claim childcare through the student bursary - not sure how the impending changes are going to affect this but that is what happens at the mo x
    nellie36, Jan 25, 2012
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  4. Shivaun1230 New Member

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    Hi I'm hoping to start on a level 2 access course at college is there any help for fees if you are working as they are £1300 each ? Sorry I posted in wrong bit I'm a newbie
    Shivaun1230, Feb 9, 2012
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  5. makecaker New Member

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    I am starting level 3 access and I was told that if you don't already hold a level 2 or level 3 qualification (i can't rememebrt which one) fees are free. So maybe contact college and ask them
    makecaker, Feb 10, 2012
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  6. Bellasmummy New Member

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    That's interesting for me too as looking into doing access course too (if we can afford it) if fees are free to that would be a bonus! I will speak to my college too! Thank you x
    Bellasmummy, Feb 15, 2012
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