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## Inheriting Additional State Pension You might inherit part of your deceased partner’s Additional State Pension if your marriage or civil partnership with them began before 6 April 2016 and one of the following applies: * your partner reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016 * they died before 6 April 2016 but...
My wife died on August 12th, 2014, one week before I was to join the National Guard but, I never ended up doing it after she passed away.
Could I inherit part of my deceased partner’s Additional State Pension?
Q: Did you partner reach state pension age before April 6 2016? A: No Q: Did they die before April 6 2016 A: Yes Q: Did your marriage or civil partnership begin before 6 April 2016? A: Yes Q: Would your partner have reached State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/inheriting-or-increasing-state-pension-from-a-spouse-or-civil-partner
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a one-time payment to disabled Veterans of no more than $19,817 toward the purchase of an automobile or other transportation. Additionally, the VA will pay for adaptive equipment, or for repair, replacement, and reinstallation of automobile equipment required because of ...
None of the 3 apply to me.
Can the VA help me with this purchase?
3Clarification needed
Are you a Veteran?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/278
# 2. Worker A person is generally classed as a ‘worker’ if: * they have a contract or other arrangement to do work or services personally for a reward (your contract doesn’t have to be written) * their reward is for money or a benefit in kind, for example the promise of a contract or future work * they only have a l...
Can I be classed as a worker?
Q: Do you have a contract or other arrangement to do work or services personally for a reward (your contract doesn’t have to be written)? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/worker
## Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) If you work for a UK employer in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you can get SMP as long as you’re eligible.
Can I claim Disability Living Allowance mobility component?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/maternity-and-childcare-benefits
# 2. Eligibility You qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment if both the following apply: * you’ll be living in the UK for at least one day during the week of 18 to 24 September 2017 - this is called the ‘qualifying week’ * you were born on or before 5 August 1953
I will be living in the UK from August 2017 to December 2017.
Can I qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment?
Q: Were you born on or before 5 August 1953? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility
## If you get divorced or dissolve your civil partnership You’ll get an extra payment on top of your State Pension if your ex-partner is ordered to share their Additional State Pension or protected payment with you.
My ex doesn't have to pay anything to me. I get my money from a tribal owned business I have. We get our funding from a private bank.
Can I get an extra payment on top of my State Pension?
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/inheriting-or-increasing-state-pension-from-a-spouse-or-civil-partner
## General Program Requirements In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked in Indiana during the past 12 to 18 months, and have earned at least a minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be able to work and available for work each week that you are collecting benef...
I have a cell phone and would happy to work any day you want me to at any time you want me to while you're providing me with support payments, except for right now, because it's 1am and I need my beauty sleep.
Do I qualify for this benefit program?
Q: Have you worked in Indiana during the past 12 to 18 months? A: Yes Q: Have you at least a minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1707
#### Suspending and tailoring deductions You can suspend, increase or decrease deductions for up to 13 weeks.
Can I decrease a deduction?
3Clarification needed
Do you want to decrease it up to 13 weeks?
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/business/services/centrelink/centrepay-businesses
## Claim expenses You may be able to claim for reasonable expenses for going to the tribunal, for example: * travel expenses to cover your fare if you get there using public transport * travel expenses of 12p per mile if you drive, plus 2p per mile for up to 2 passengers * meals - £4.25 if you’re away for more than 5...
I was in trouble ten years ago. I didn't serve time, but I was convicted of pension fraud.
Can I claim this expense?
Q: Is it a travel expense to cover your fare if you get there using public transport? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/social-security-child-support-tribunal/what-happens-at-the-hearing
## Checklist You may get a higher rate of Family Tax Benefit Part B if you’re returning to work for the first time since: * the birth of your child, or * your child entered your care
Can I apply to extend my leave to study?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/after-your-baby-born
## Sanctionable benefits The following benefits can be reduced or stopped if you commit benefit fraud: * Income Support * Industrial Death Benefit * Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit * Industrial Injuries Reduced Earnings Allowance
I've never reported wrongly on my benefits. My VAT turnover is below 50,000.
Can this benefit be reduced or stopped?
Q: Do you have income support? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
# 2. Eligibility You can get a CAS if your course is one of the following: * at a higher academic level than your previous course * at the same level and related to your previous course or career aspirations - it must be degree level or above at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) * intercalated to a medicine, dent...
I am studying on a student visa. I'm taking courses in medicine right now.
Can I get a CAS?
Q: Are you at a higher academic level than your previous course? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you at the same level and related to your previous course or career aspirations - it must be degree level or above at a Higher Education Institution (HEI)
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https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/eligibility
## When you can get tax relief Tax relief applies to pension contributions, charity donations, maintenance payments and time spent working on a ship outside the UK.
I am a 54 year old man from the United States. It is a maintenance payment, but not a charity donation.
Does tax relief apply to this?
Q: Is it a pension contribution? A: No Q: is it a charity donation? A: No Q: Is it a maintenance payment? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/income-tax-reliefs
## Claim expenses You may be able to claim for reasonable expenses for going to the tribunal, for example: * meals - £4.25 if you’re away for more than 5 hours, £9.30 for more than 10 hours or £13.55 for more than 12 hours * travel expenses to cover your fare if you get there using public transport * loss of earnings...
I was in trouble ten years ago. I didn't serve time, but I was convicted of pension fraud.
Can I claim this expense?
Q: Is it a travel expense to cover your fare if you get there using public transport? A: No Q: Are the expenses travel expenses of 12p per mile if you drive, plus 2p per mile for up to 2 passengers? A: No Q: Are you going to tribunal? A: Yes Q: is it a meal? A: No Q: is it a loss of earnings? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/social-security-child-support-tribunal/what-happens-at-the-hearing
# 1. Overview You can also reclaim the VAT you’ve paid on certain purchases made before you registered.
I currently received no benefits related to the subsidy of my low income wages but am in the processes of filling out paperwork to receive such subsidies and I have a multitude of inquiries regarding the documents.
Can I reclaim the VAT?
3Clarification needed
Did you make certain purchases before you registered?
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https://www.gov.uk/vat-registration
# 4. Moving to the UK You must have been living in the UK for 3 months before you’re eligible to claim Child Tax Credit if you moved to the UK on or after 1 July 2014 and don’t have a job. This doesn’t apply if you: * have been given leave to stay as a displaced person and you can get benefits * have been given to l...
I representing a school right now. I'm on the university's council.
Am I eligible to claim Child Tax Credit?
3Clarification needed
Have you been living in the UK 3 months before your eligibility?
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/moving-to-the-uk
# 1. Overview Workers can check if: * they’re getting the correct minimum wage * an employer owes them payments from past jobs
My employer doesnt owe me any payments from present, past or future jobs.
Can I contract out of the Additional State Pension?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage
If you are in a declared disaster area and have experienced damage to your business, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Businesses of any size and most private nonprofit organizations may apply to the SBA for a loan to recover after a disaster.
Does the SBA loan meet my needs?
Q: Are you a business? A: No Q: Are you a private nonprofit organization? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1505
# 1. Overview You can apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over and you: * can speak, read, write and understand English * have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - the amount will vary depending on your circumstances * are from a country that’s not in th...
I understand what the adjudicator said, but I had some questions.
Can I apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa?
Q: Are you 16 or over? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
## Countries outside the EEA Bereavement Support Payment: * New Zealand * the Philippines * Serbia * Turkey
I am in Istanbul.
Can I claim bereavement benefits?
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/bereavement-benefits
### Exceptions Paid work does not include money paid: * as a grant for training or studying * for a ‘Rent a Room’ scheme * as a sports award * for work done while in prison
I worked while I was incarcarated. Before going to jail, I got housing. That was in 2006.
Does this payment count as paid work?
Q: Was it money paid for a 'Rent a Room' scheme? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/working-tax-credit/eligibility
An EIDL can help you meet necessary financial obligations that your business or private, non-profit organization could have met had the disaster not occurred. It provides relief from economic injury caused directly by the disaster and permits you to maintain a reasonable working capital position during the period affec...
The profits of my business in downtown Houston have fallen off sharply as people are spending their money on rebuilding after hurricane Harvey and not on the piano lessons I offer.
Can an EIDL help me?
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1504
## When to contact the benefit office It’s your responsibility to contact the office straight away if: * you get a letter telling you that you’ve been overpaid - and who to contact * your circumstances change and this is likely to affect a benefit * you think you’ve been overpaid
My check was less than it should have been. I haven't gotten any letters concerning my case.
Is it my responsibility to contact the office in this situation?
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments
## Countries outside the EEA Bereavement Support Payment: * Macedonia * Montenegro * Jamaica * Kosovo
I am a 40 year old woman from Macedonia who is curious about bereavement benefits. I am in Macedonia.
Can I claim bereavement benefits?
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/bereavement-benefits
# 2. Charity donations: tax relief If the charity or CASC gets back more tax than you’ve paid, HMRC may ask you to pay more tax to cover the difference.
My husband died last year. He had just started receiving his pension and barely received any of it.
Will I have to pay more tax than I've paid?
Q: Does the charity or CASC get back more than you've paid? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/income-tax-reliefs/maintenance-payments-tax-relief
# 2. Eligibility You can’t get the payment if you live in Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Portugal or Spain because the average winter temperature is higher than the warmest region of the UK.
I am a 45 year old Greek man who has lived in Greece for my entire life. I never received any dividends whatsoever.
Can I get Winter Fuel Payment?
Q: Do you live in France? A: No Q: Do you live in Cyprus? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility
# 2. Eligibility You can only make a new claim for Working Tax Credit if either of the following apply: * you or your partner qualify for Pension Credit * you don’t live in a Universal Credit area
I have not taken any time off work though I am considering it now that I've turned 65 years old.
Can I make a new claim for Working Tax Credit?
Q: Do you live in a Universal Credit area? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/working-tax-credit/eligibility
## Your nationality or residency status You may also qualify if you’re: * an EU national or a family member of one * not a UK national but you’ve lived in the UK for at least 20 years (or at least half of your life) * a refugee * a migrant worker
I wasn't born and raised in the UK, but I've lived here for the last 25 years
Am I eligible?
Q: Are you not a UK national but you’ve lived in the UK for at least 20 years (or at least half of your life)? A: Yes Q: Are you an EU national or a family member of one? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility
### Who can sponsor you You can only apply to extend your leave to study if your current sponsor is: * a higher education institute (HEI) * an overseas HEI * an embedded college offering pathway courses * an independent school
My sponsor lives within the city. I want to know more about what can stop me training or get a job.
Can I apply to extend my leave to study?
Q: Is your sponsor an embedded college offering pathway courses? A: No Q: Is your sponsor an independant school? A: No Q: Is your sponsor an overseas HEI? A: No Q: Is your current sponsor a higher education institute (HEI)? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/extend-your-visa
A borrower may be: * An individual * A cooperative organization, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity organized and operated on a profit or nonprofit basis * An Indian tribe on a Federal or state reservation or other Federally recognized tribal group, or * A public body.
I am a public body.
Can I be a borrower?
Q: Are you an individual, a cooperative organization, corporation, partnershipp, or other legal entity organized and operated on a profit or nonprofit basis, An Indian tribe on a Federal or state reservation or other Federally recognized tribal group, or a public body? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4735
## Work out if you need to pay You may be able to use the Capital Gains Tax calculator to work out how much tax to pay on your property. You can’t use it if you: * sold business premises or land * sold other chargeable assets in the tax year, for example shares * reduced your share of a property that you still jointl...
I sold a portion of the land I own for someone to build a house on.
Can I use the Capital Gains Tax calculator?
3Clarification needed
Did you sell business premises or land?
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-sell-home/work-out-your-gain
## Claim expenses You may be able to claim for reasonable expenses for going to the tribunal, for example: * travel expenses to cover your fare if you get there using public transport * travel expenses of 12p per mile if you drive, plus 2p per mile for up to 2 passengers * meals - £4.25 if you’re away for more than 5...
It is a loss of earnings.
Can I claim this expense?
Q: Is it a travel expense to cover your fare if you get there using public transport? A: No Q: Are the expenses travel expenses of 12p per mile if you drive, plus 2p per mile for up to 2 passengers? A: No Q: Are you going to tribunal? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
is it a meal?
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https://www.gov.uk/social-security-child-support-tribunal/what-happens-at-the-hearing
Only certain benefits can be reduced or stopped. These are called ‘sanctionable benefits’. But if you commit fraud on a benefit that can’t be reduced or stopped, your other benefits can be reduced instead.
Of course I've never committed fraud on any benefits
Can my other benefits be reduced?
Q: Have you committed fraud on a benefit? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
## If your course starts before 1 August 2016 Your course must be: * a Level 3 or 4 qualification, for example A Levels * at an approved college or training provider in England
I started attending my level 2 qualification courses on January 1, 2016 at an Irish university. I have not been granted any special authority by a home care agency.
Am I eligible?
Q: Does your course start before 1 August 2016? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility
The Foreign Medical Program (FMP) is a Department of Veteran's Affairs' (VA) health care benefits program for Veterans with VA rated service-connected conditions that are residing or traveling abroad. Under FMP, VA assumes payment responsibility for certain necessary health care services associated with the treatment o...
Yes, I have PTSD. No, I haven't received any payments.
Does this program meet my needs?
Q: Are you a veteran? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Are you residing or traveling abroad?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/567
### Check if you need a plant passport If it’s on either list you’ll need to make a plant passport.
I believe it will take me 7 minutes to complete the required update.
Do I need a plant passport?
Q: Is it on either list? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-plants-seeds-bulbs-and-wood-special-rules
# 1. Overview You can apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over and you: * have been offered a place on a course * can speak, read, write and understand English * have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - the amount will vary depending on your circumstanc...
I'm 17 and I'm so excited to have been offered a place on a course in the UK! It's always been my dream to visit!
Can I apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa?
Q: Can you speak, read, write and understand English? A: No Q: Are you 16 or over? A: Yes Q: Have you been offered a place on a course? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
## Returning to work Employees have the right to return to their job if they take: * Paternity Leave * only 26 weeks of Maternity or Adoption Leave * only 26 weeks of Shared Parental Leave (between both parents) * 4 weeks or less of unpaid Parental Leave
I'm on maternal leave right now. I have no plans for working or doing any projects any time soon.
Do I have the right to return to my job?
Q: Have you taken paternity leave? A: No Q: Are you on maternity leave? A: No Q: Are you on parental leave? A: Yes Q: Has your parental leave been 4 weeks or less? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Has your parental leave been unpaid?
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https://www.gov.uk/employee-rights-when-on-leave
In order to be eligible for this program: * You must be a U.S. citizen, * You must have a good credit and earnings record, net worth, and liquidity behind the project, * Your project must be fully secured with your assets, including personal guarantees (non-recourse credit is not available), and * You should have at l...
I was born in New York and have lived there all my life. I moved to Washington state in my twenties and started working in commercial fishing. I now own my own fishery. I built up my business and have pretty good credit. Everything is in my name and fully backed up.
Am I eligible for this program?
Q: Do you have at least 3 years history owning or operating a fishery or comparable project? A: Yes Q: Are you a US citizen? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/2201
Federal law requires SBA to determine whether credit in an amount needed to accomplish full recovery is available from non-government sources without creating an undue financial hardship to the applicant. The law calls this credit available elsewhere. Because the Military Reservist economic injury loans are taxpayer su...
I am a 41 year old man from the United States. I am quite well off, so I will be able to able to fund my recovery by myself with no issues.
Am I eligible for the loan?
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1502
### The State Second Pension since 2002 You contributed through your National Insurance contributions if at any time between 6 April 2002 and 5 April 2016 you were: * employed and earning at least the lower earnings limit - this was £5,824 in the 2015 to 2016 tax year * looking after children under 12 and claiming Ch...
I didn't start paying anything in until after New Years of 2017.
Have I contributed through my National Insurance contributions?
Q: Did you make contributions between 6 April 2002 and 5 April 2016? A: No Q: Were you looking after children under 12 and claiming Child Benefit? A: No
3Clarification needed
Were you caring for a sick or disabled person more than 20 hours a week and claiming Carer’s Credit?
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https://www.gov.uk/additional-state-pension/eligibility
## Losing benefits if you’re convicted of benefit fraud Your benefits can be reduced or stopped for up to 3 years if you’re convicted of benefit fraud. The amount of time they’re stopped for depends on how many times you’ve committed fraud.
I have questions about benefits. I'm a very honest person and benefit fraud has never even crossed my mind, but it is to start a business.
Can my benefit be reduced or stopped?
Q: Have you been convicted of benefit fraud? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
## General Program Requirements In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a American Indian/Alaska Native, you must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited degree program, college or university, and you or a family member must be enrolled in a Federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Nativ...
I'm a white guy
Can I possess this marijuana?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/796
### Work experience and internships You won’t get the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage if you’re: * a student doing work experience as part of a higher or further education course * of compulsory school age * a volunteer or doing voluntary work * on a government or European programme
I am not of compulsory school age.
Will I get the National Minimum Wage?
Q: Are you a a student doing work experience as part of a higher or further education course, of compulsory school age, a volunteer or doing voluntary work, or on a government or European programme? A: No Q: Are you of compulsory school age? A: No Q: Are you doing volunteer work? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you on a government or European program?
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https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage/who-gets-the-minimum-wage
# 2. Who gets the minimum wage Apprentices over 19 who have completed the first year of their apprenticeship are entitled to the correct minimum wage for their age.
I just turned 17 and I had quit school. I signed up for the course as an apprentice.
Am I entitled to the correct minimum wage for my age?
3Clarification needed
Have you completed your first year of your apprenticeship?
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https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage/who-gets-the-minimum-wage
## National Insurance You might want to carry on paying National Insurance while you’re abroad if you’re: * planning to come back to the UK * going to claim the State Pension later
I am currently living abroad in the United States and have no plans to return to the United Kingdoms. Since I plan on retiring in the United States, I am not going to claim state pension, however I still own property in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, I am currently no longer a student.
Do I need to carry on paying National Insurance?
Q: Are you currently abroad? A: Yes Q: Are you planning to come back to the UK? A: No Q: Are you going to claim a state pension later? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-right-retire-abroad-return-to-uk
## How do I become licensed to produce medical marijuana? Licensed marijuana producers or processors must follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the department in order to create compliant products (i.e., medical marijuana). There is no Department of Health application or approval process. You must follow the Wa...
Can I claim bereavement benefits?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/MedicalMarijuana
### Browser requirements for Aged Care Online Services Your browser needs to be set to allow Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), cookies and JavaScript. Most browsers are supplied with SSL, cookies and JavaScript turned on. You shouldn’t need to change these settings. If you need to change these settings you can find more inf...
My browser is set to reject cookies and I do not know how to change it. The plus side is that it allows SSL.
Can I access the Aged Care Online Services in my browser?
1No
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/online-claiming-aged-care-providers
## Claim expenses You may be able to claim for reasonable expenses for going to the tribunal, for example: * travel expenses to cover your fare if you get there using public transport * travel expenses of 12p per mile if you drive, plus 2p per mile for up to 2 passengers * meals - £4.25 if you’re away for more than 5...
It is a meal.
Can I claim this expense?
Q: Is it a travel expense to cover your fare if you get there using public transport? A: No Q: Are the expenses travel expenses of 12p per mile if you drive, plus 2p per mile for up to 2 passengers? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you going to tribunal?
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https://www.gov.uk/social-security-child-support-tribunal/what-happens-at-the-hearing
You must also wear protective headgear if you are using a learner's permit or are within 1 year of obtaining a motorcycle license.
I've been studying for my motorcycle license. I'll be taking the test in a week or two.
Do I need to wear protective headgear?
Q: Are you using a learner's permit? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.dmv.org/me-maine/safety-laws.php
## Taking repayments from your benefits If you’re still receiving the benefit, the regular amount you get will be reduced until you’ve paid back the money.
I am a 65 year old man from the United States. I am still receiving the benefit.
Can the regular amount of benefit I get be reduced?
3Clarification needed
Have you paid back the money?
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments/when-repayments-have-to-be-made
To qualify for assistance, applicants must meet all loan eligibility requirements including: * Be unable to obtain credit elsewhere at reasonable rates and terms to meet actual needs; * Possess legal capacity to incur loan obligations; * Not be delinquent on a federal debt; and * Not have caused FSA a loss by receivin...
I have not caused FSA a loss.
Do I qualify for assistance?
Q: Are you unable to obtain credit elsewhere at reasonable rates and terms to meet actual needs? A: Yes Q: DO you possess legal capacity to incur loan obligations? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Are you delinquent on a federal debt?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/347
To obtain a NADL, the law requires that: * Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. * The loan must be to purchase, construct, or improve a home on Native American trust land. * The Veteran must occupy the property as his or her primary residence. * The Veteran must be a satisfactory credit risk.
I am a 53 year old Native American man. The loan is to improve a home on Native American trust land.
Will I need to change the PIN each time?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4364
### Your responsibilities Any tax credits the person gets are paid directly into your bank account. If you make a false or misleading statement you may be charged a penalty.
While at the police station, I made a statement that was not true. I'm now wondering if I'm going to be charged in any way for spreading misinformation.
Can I get charged a penalty?
Q: Did you make a false or misleading statement? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/getting-help-with-your-tax-credits-claim/appointees
## Program Description Indiana's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to families with dependent children and requires adults to work or prepare for work. Recipients will be provided with supportive assistance while on TANF including: child care services, transportation servi...
I'm interested in getting authorization, but I haven't yet filled out any forms or paperwork.
Can I get cash assistance from TANF?
Q: Are you a parent with dependent children? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Are you working or preparing for work?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1070
Saturday, 9am to 4pm
Is this a legal noncommerical airport?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments/when-repayments-have-to-be-made
### New goods and services If your Business provides relevant goods and services, and meets the eligibility criteria in the Centrepay Policy and Terms, you may apply to use Centrepay by submitting a Business Application. If you have an already approved Business, contact your account manager to discuss applying for a n...
I was born and raised in the same country and I've never lived anywhere else
Can I apply to use Centrepay?
3Clarification needed
Does your business provide relevant goods and services and meet the eligibility criteria in the Centrepay Policy and Terms?
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/business/services/centrelink/centrepay-businesses
# 4. Moving to the UK You must have been living in the UK for 3 months before you’re eligible to claim Child Tax Credit if you moved to the UK on or after 1 July 2014 and don’t have a job. This doesn’t apply if you: * have been granted humanitarian protection * were made redundant in the UK (or your family member wa...
I have not yet obtained refugee authorization.
Am I eligible to claim Child Tax Credit?
Q: Have you been living in the UK 3 months before your eligibility? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/moving-to-the-uk
## Inheriting Additional State Pension You might inherit part of your deceased partner’s Additional State Pension if your marriage or civil partnership with them began before 6 April 2016 and one of the following applies: * your partner reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016 * they died before 6 April 2016 but...
Yes, we were married in 1998. No, I don't live in any of those places.
Could I inherit part of my deceased partner’s Additional State Pension?
3Clarification needed
Did you partner reach state pension age before April 6 2016?
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https://www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/inheriting-or-increasing-state-pension-from-a-spouse-or-civil-partner
The interest rate for the guaranteed loan will be negotiated between the lender and the applicant and may be either fixed or variable as long as it is a legal rate. Interest rates are subject to Agency review and approval. The variable interest rate may be adjusted at different intervals during the term of the loan, bu...
I'm not able to pay my loan. I found out that the rate is illegal. I'm already getting extra money, but it's still hard.
Can the interet rate be fixed?
Q: Is it a legal rate? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4735
Under the ALE component, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps Indian tribes, State and local governments and non-governmental organizations protect working agricultural lands and limit non-agricultural uses of the land.
I am a 40 year old Indian woman who is a member or an organisation that helps to protect our agricultural lands and not have them used for other reasons.
Can ALE help this organisation?
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/5937
# 6. Purchases made before registration There’s a time limit for backdating claims for VAT paid before registration. From your date of registration the time limit is: * 4 years for goods you still have, or that were used to make other goods you still have * 6 months for services
I still have all of the items I made, but I made them quite some time ago, in 2010. I registered them at the time, but never claimed them.
Can I backdate this claim?
Q: Has it been 6 months or less from your date of registration for services? A: No Q: Has it been 4 years or less since your date of registration for goods you still have or goods that were used to make other goods you still have? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/vat-registration/purchases-made-before-registration
### A pension worth up to £10,000 You can usually take any pension worth up to £10,000 in one go. This is called a ‘small pot’ lump sum. If you take this option, 25% is tax-free.
No, it's 20,000. I am a crown servant and am posted in Italy.
Can I take my pension in one go?
Q: Is it 10,000 or less? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-on-pension/tax-free
# 2. Eligibility You can’t get the payment if you live in Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Portugal or Spain because the average winter temperature is higher than the warmest region of the UK.
I want to apply and right now I'm living in the UK.
Can I get Winter Fuel Payment?
Q: Do you live in Gibraltar? A: No Q: Do you live in Cyprus? A: No Q: Do you live in France? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility
A borrower may be: * A public body. * An Indian tribe on a Federal or state reservation or other Federally recognized tribal group, or * An individual * A cooperative organization, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity organized and operated on a profit or nonprofit basis
I'm 22 years old and I drive a bus. I get paid by the city.
Can I be a borrower?
Q: Are you an individual, a cooperative organization, corporation, partnershipp, or other legal entity organized and operated on a profit or nonprofit basis, An Indian tribe on a Federal or state reservation or other Federally recognized tribal group, or a public body? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4735
## Your nationality or residency status You may also qualify if you’re: * an EU national or a family member of one * not a UK national but you’ve lived in the UK for at least 20 years (or at least half of your life) * a refugee * a migrant worker
Am I eligible?
Q: Are you an EU national or a family member of one? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility
To qualify for this benefit, you must be: * Age 65 or older as of December 14, 1999 * A World War II Veteran as described above * Eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as of December 1999 and in the month you apply for special veterans benefits * Entitled to benefit income that is less than 75 percent of the...
I was born with down syndrome on 1 August 1985.
Do I qualify for this benefit?
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4404
### Restrictions The designated provider is prohibited from consuming marijuana obtained for the personal, medical use of the qualifying patient for whom the individual is acting as designated provider.
No, the patient is my father. Yes, I did receive nursing care at home during those five years.
Can I consume this marijuana?
Q: Are you the designated provider? A: No
1No
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/MedicalMarijuana/PatientInformation/DesignatedProvider
# 2. Who gets the minimum wage Apprentices over 19 who have completed the first year of their apprenticeship are entitled to the correct minimum wage for their age.
I am 18 and working in my first year as an apprentice for a welder.
Am I entitled to the correct minimum wage for my age?
Q: Are you an Apprentice? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage/who-gets-the-minimum-wage
## Sanctionable benefits The following benefits can be reduced or stopped if you commit benefit fraud: * Income Support * Industrial Death Benefit * Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit * Industrial Injuries Reduced Earnings Allowance
Can this benefit be reduced or stopped?
Q: Do you have income support? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
have you commited benefit fraud?
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
### Who can sponsor you You can only apply to extend your leave to study if your current sponsor is: * a higher education institute (HEI) * an overseas HEI * an embedded college offering pathway courses * an independent school
The BBC sponsors my Visa and covers my exploits as a grower in the SPCS.
Can I apply to extend my leave to study?
Q: Is your current sponsor a higher education institute (HEI)? A: No Q: Is your sponsor an overseas HEI? A: No
3Clarification needed
Is your sponsor an embedded college offering pathway courses?
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https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/extend-your-visa
# Export drugs and medicines: special rules You need permission to export: * certain drugs that can be used in lethal injections outside the EU
I am a 34 year old woman with a business that manufactures drugs. This drug cannot be used in lethal injections outside of the European Union.
Do I need permission to export this drug?
Q: Can this drug be used in lethal injections outside the EU? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-drugs-and-medicines-special-rules
Eligible applicants may obtain direct loans for up to a maximum indebtedness of $300,000, and guaranteed loans for up to a maximum indebtedness of $1,392,000 (amount adjusted annually for inflation).
I am a 53 year old woman from the United States. I will be needing a loan of $150,000.
Does this loan meet my needs?
Q: Do you need a direct loan? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/347
## When to contact the benefit office It’s your responsibility to contact the office straight away if: * you get a letter telling you that you’ve been overpaid - and who to contact * your circumstances change and this is likely to affect a benefit * you think you’ve been overpaid
I most assuredly believe that accepting a partner position at my firm, which offers nearly double the salary, will have an affect on the amount I receive in benefits.
Is it my responsibility to contact the office in this situation?
Q: Have your circumstances changed? A: Yes Q: Do you believe that you have been overpaid? A: No Q: Did you receive a letter stating that you were overpaid? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments
## National Insurance You can’t claim back any National Insurance when you leave.
Yes, I have left. There are only 3 bedrooms in the house.
Can I claim back National Insurance?
Q: Have you left? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-right-retire-abroad-return-to-uk
## Why your tax credits change Your payments can go up because: * you have a child * your childcare costs go up * your income goes down by more than £2,500 * your benefits stop or go down
I have a son to take care of, but my benefits are less than they used to be. I'm still making the same amount of money though.
Can my payments go up?
Q: Did your income goes down by more than £2,500? A: No Q: Did your benefits stop or go down? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/changes-affect-tax-credits
# 1. Overview You usually get a Winter Fuel Payment automatically if you’re eligible and you get the State Pension or another social security benefit (not Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Child Benefit or Universal Credit).
I am and have been an eligible verteran
Do I get a Winter Fuel Payment automatically?
3Clarification needed
Are you eligible?
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https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment
Educational and Career Counseling can help you: * Assess your vocational interests, aptitudes and abilities * Explore career opportunities * Obtain guidance on effective use of VA benefits and resources to achieve education and career goals * Address barriers that may impede success in training or employment
I have around 100,000 in my pension savings. I want to learn more how the VA can help educate me.
Can Educational and Career Counseling help me?
Q: Do you need to assess your vocational interests, aptitudes, and abilities? A: No
3Clarification needed
Do you want to explore career opportunities?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/780
## Returning to work Employees have the right to return to their job if they take: * Paternity Leave * only 26 weeks of Maternity or Adoption Leave * only 26 weeks of Shared Parental Leave (between both parents) * 4 weeks or less of unpaid Parental Leave
My baby was born two months ago. I'm finished with my maternity leave. I was off for a month and it was paid every week.
Do I have the right to return to my job?
Q: Have you taken paternity leave? A: No Q: Are you on maternity leave? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you on parental leave?
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https://www.gov.uk/employee-rights-when-on-leave
## Cooperatives No cooperative may be located in any of the following areas: * Within one mile of a marijuana retailer; * Within the smaller of either: ** 1,000 feet of schools, playgrounds, recreation centers, daycare centers, or any facility restricted to people 21 years or older, or ** The area restricted by ordin...
The place I'm looking at is not near any marijuana retailer. There are none of those for about twenty miles. However, it's across the street from a playground.
Can I have a cooperative in this location?
Q: Is the location within one mile of a marijuana retailer? A: No
1No
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/MedicalMarijuana/PatientInformation/Cooperatives
Eligible applicants may obtain direct loans for up to a maximum indebtedness of $300,000 and a direct operating Microloan for up to a maximum indebtedness of $50,000. Maximum indebtedness for a guaranteed loan is $1,399,000 (amount adjusted annually for inflation). The repayment term may vary, but typically it will not...
I have no intentions of using the loan for operating expenses, or for real estate repairs. Additionally, the loan also won't be used for refinancing any debt.
Can I use the loan for this expense?
Q: Will the loan be used for normal operating expenses? A: No Q: Will it be used for machinery and equipment? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/347
## Benefits that can’t be reduced or stopped The following benefits can’t be reduced or stopped if you commit benefit fraud: * Bereavement Payment * Child Benefit * Attendance Allowance * Bereavement Support Payment
This is a bereavement payment that I plan on receiving.
Can this benefit reduced or stopped?
Q: Did you commit benefit fraud? A: Yes Q: Is it bereavement payment? A: Yes Q: Is it your Attendance Allowance? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
## When to contact the benefit office It’s your responsibility to contact the office straight away if: * you think you’ve been overpaid * you get a letter telling you that you’ve been overpaid - and who to contact * your circumstances change and this is likely to affect a benefit
I don't think my benefits will change, but I'm making a few dollars more a day. I haven't been contacted yet, but I guess that's because I haven't been overpaid.
Is it my responsibility to contact the office in this situation?
Q: Have your circumstances changed? A: Yes Q: Do you believe that you have been overpaid? A: No Q: Did you receive a letter stating that you were overpaid? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments
## Vulnerable student bursary You could get up to £1,200 if at least one of the following applies: * you’re in or recently left local authority care * you get Income Support or Universal Credit in your name * you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in your name and either Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or U...
I have signed up for so many different types of assistance including DLA, ESA, and Universal Credit. I have a medical diagnosis of autism and I have always lived at home with my parents. I finally was granted PIP and ESA.
Can I get vulnerable student bursary?
Q: Are you in or recently left local authority care? A: No Q: Do you you get Income Support or Universal Credit in your name? A: No Q: Do you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in your name and either Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit A: No Q: Do you get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) i...
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https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund/eligibility
## Returning to work Employees have the right to return to their job if they take: * Paternity Leave * only 26 weeks of Maternity or Adoption Leave * only 26 weeks of Shared Parental Leave (between both parents) * 4 weeks or less of unpaid Parental Leave
Yes, I am not being paid for my leave. No, I didn't get that credit.
Do I have the right to return to my job?
3Clarification needed
Have you taken paternity leave?
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https://www.gov.uk/employee-rights-when-on-leave
## If your benefits stop Some benefits stop if you go back to work, work more hours or earn more money.
My payments stopped last month, but I really need them. I still haven't gone back to my job.
Can some of my benefit stop?
Q: Are you earning more money? A: No Q: Did you go back to work? A: No Q: Are you working more hours? A: No
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https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/further-information
# 1. How VAT works VAT is charged on things like: * items sold to staff - for example canteen meals * business goods used for personal reasons * ‘non-sales’ like bartering, part-exchange and gifts
I am the proprietor of a company that offers clothing worn in major motion pictures for sale to the general public.
Can I charge VAT on this?
Q: Are you a member of the staff? A: No Q: Is it a business good used for personal reasons? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/vat-businesses
### The State Second Pension since 2002 You contributed through your National Insurance contributions if at any time between 6 April 2002 and 5 April 2016 you were: * employed and earning at least the lower earnings limit - this was £5,824 in the 2015 to 2016 tax year * looking after children under 12 and claiming Ch...
I was claiming carer's credit for my foster children.
Have I contributed through my National Insurance contributions?
Q: Did you make contributions between 6 April 2002 and 5 April 2016? A: No Q: Were you looking after children under 12 and claiming Child Benefit? A: No Q: Were you caring for a sick or disabled person more than 20 hours a week and claiming Carer’s Credit? A: No
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https://www.gov.uk/additional-state-pension/eligibility
## Your child is over 16 You can make the claim for them if both the following apply: * your child is in approved education or training * your child and their baby live with you
The person to who I am referring doesn't live with me
Can I claim and deal with tax credits for this person?
Q: Is your child over 16? A: Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/getting-help-with-your-tax-credits-claim/claim-on-behalf-of-your-child
## Your nationality or residency status You may also qualify if you’re: * the child of a Swiss national * the child of a Turkish worker * under humanitarian protection or a relative of someone who has been granted it * a serving member of the UK armed forces (or their spouse or civil partner or a dependent parent liv...
Am I eligible?
Q: Are you the child of a Swiss national? A: No Q: Are you the child of a Turkish worker? A: No
3Clarification needed
are you under humanitarian protection or a relative of someone who has been granted it
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https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility
In order to qualify for this benefit program, your business or private non-profit organization must have sustained physical damage and be located in a disaster declared county.
I am an entrepreneur. I started my own company 1- years ago, a company that ships textiles cross country
Does this program meet my needs?
Q: Did your business sustain physical damage? A: No Q: Do you own a business or private non-profit organization? A: Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1505
## Sanctionable benefits The following benefits can be reduced or stopped if you commit benefit fraud: * Income Support * Industrial Death Benefit * Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit * Industrial Injuries Reduced Earnings Allowance
With no income support and no death benefit, I was forced to fake my husband's illness in order to get benefits to pay for my son's braces. I am staying home from work to watch him, as his teeth are sore.
Can this benefit be reduced or stopped?
Q: Do you have income support? A: No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
### Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance Contact Jobcentre Plus to claim Housing Benefit along with your application for the following benefits: * Employment and Support Allowance * Income Support * Jobseeker’s Allowance
I turned 17 about two month ago right before I lost my job so I was filing to see what kind of support I could get while I'm unemployed.
Do I need to contact Jobcentre Plus to claim Housing Benefit along with my application for this benefit?
Q: Is it for an Employment and Support Allowance? A: No
3Clarification needed
Is it for Income Support?
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https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/how-to-claim
## Benefits this applies to You can ask for mandatory reconsideration for benefits including: * Compensation Recovery Scheme (including NHS recovery claims) * Diffuse Mesotheliomia Payment Scheme * Disability Living Allowance * Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
I am curious about mandatory reconsideration. Fortunately, the benefit in question is a Disability Living Allowance.
Can I ask for mandatory reconsideration for this benefit?
Q: Is this benefit a Compensation Recovery Scheme (including NHS recovery claims)? A: No
3Clarification needed
Is this benefit a Diffuse Mesotheliomia Payment Scheme?
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https://www.gov.uk/mandatory-reconsideration
Gratuitous Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) (ARH) is granted posthumously to Veterans who: * Met the basic eligibility requirements for S-DVI; AND * Did not apply for S-DVI because of a continued mental incompetence due to a service-connected disability; AND * Died before the appointment of a guardian or wi...
I don't have a bank account at the moment
Does this insurance cover this Veteran?
Q: Did the veteran meet the basic eligibility requirements for S-DVI? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4757
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a one-time payment to disabled Veterans of no more than $19,817 toward the purchase of an automobile or other transportation. Additionally, the VA will pay for adaptive equipment, or for repair, replacement, and reinstallation of automobile equipment required because of ...
This is the second time I applied for this. I got the payment the first time I applied too.
Can the VA help me with this purchase?
Q: Are you a Veteran? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/278
# 6. Immigration control You may be able to get Child Tax Credit if you’re either working in the UK or you’re not working because you’re: * retired * pregnant or looking after children * sick or disabled or your partner has died
May I be able to get Child Tax Credit?
Q: Are you working in the UK? A: No Q: Are you retired? A: No Q: Are you pregnant? A: No Q: Are you looking after children? A: No
3Clarification needed
Has your partner died?
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/immigration-control
## Guarantee Credit To qualify for Guarantee Credit: * you must live in England, Scotland or Wales * you or your partner must have reached Pension Credit qualifying age
Do I qualify for Guarantee Credit?
Q: Do you live in England? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Have you or your partner reached Pension Credit qualifying age?
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https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility
## Voluntary work You’re classed as doing voluntary work if you can only get certain limited benefits (for example reasonable travel or lunch expenses) and you’re working for a: * statutory body * charity * voluntary organisation or associated fund-raising body
Instead of working for a nonprofit or charity, I opted for employment at Securities and Exchange Board of India which is governed by the law. One plus to having this job is that they pay for our lunches!
Can I be classed as doing voluntary work?
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https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage/who-gets-the-minimum-wage
## Sanctionable benefits The following benefits can be reduced or stopped if you commit benefit fraud: * Industrial Death Benefit * Income Support * Industrial Injuries Reduced Earnings Allowance * Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
Can this benefit be reduced or stopped?
Q: Did you commit benefit fraud? A: Yes Q: Do you have income support? A: No Q: Do you get an industrial death benefit? A: No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud