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### Who can sponsor you You can only apply to extend your leave to study if your current sponsor is: * an independent school * an embedded college offering pathway courses * a higher education institute (HEI) * an overseas HEI
I am unsure about my leave. Luckily, I am sponsored by an independant school.
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 Q: Is your sponsor an embedded college offering pathway courses? A: No Q: Is your sponsor an independant school? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/extend-your-visa
# 3. Eligibility You must: * be at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2017 * study at a publicly funded school or college, or be on an unpaid training course * meet the residency requirements - your school or college can check this
I am curious about her eligibility for the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund. Fortunately, last time I checked I met residency requirements.
Am I eligible for 16 to 19 Bursary Fund?
Q: Do you study at a publicly funded school or college? A: Yes Q: Are you at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2017? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund/eligibility
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be an operator of record in Farm Service Agency (FSA) record system unless an exception is granted. Eligible lands include cropland, grassland, prairie land, pastureland, rangeland, nonindustrial private forest land, and agricultural land under the jurisdiction of ...
Do I qualify for this program?
Q: Are you an operator of record in Farm Service Agency or has an exception been granted? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Do you have cropland, grassland, prairie land, pastureland, rangeland, nonindustrial private forest land, or agricultural land?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/5868
Priority Groups 1-3 - Service-connected Veterans who have received a VA disability rating, POWs, awarded Purple Heart Medal or Medal of Honor.
No, I never was awarded either of those medals, and was actually dishonorably discharged. Yes, I am now a student.
Am I in Priority Group 1-3?
Q: Are you a service-connected Veteran who was a POW? A: No Q: Are you a service-connected Veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart Medal or Medal of Honor? A: No Q: Are you a service-connected Veteran who has received a VA disability rating? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/303
### 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 doesn't know if his claim will be accepted. Unfortunately, the thought of attaching a receipt never even crossed my mind.
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
3Clarification needed
Were you working as a registered foster carer and claiming Carer’s Credit?
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https://www.gov.uk/additional-state-pension/eligibility
## North Korea The banned luxury goods for North Korea are: * hand knotted carpets, hand woven rugs and tapestries * pearls, precious and semi precious stones, articles of pearls, jewellery, gold or silversmith articles * coins and banknotes that aren’t legal tender - for example, antique coins * cutlery made from pr...
I thought about buying a really nice Persian rug that the woman said she made by hand but instead decided to buy a gold coin that the woman said was from Ancient Rome.
Can I export this product to North Korea?
Q: Is the product a hand knotted carpet, hand woven rug or tapestry? A: No Q: Is it pearls or semi precious stones? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-luxury-goods-to-north-korea-or-syria-special-rules
To qualify for this benefit, you must be: * Entitled to benefit income that is less than 75 percent of the current SSI federal benefit rate. * Eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as of December 1999 and in the month you apply for special veterans benefits * Age 65 or older as of December 14, 1999 * A World...
I wasn't able to pay all of my taxes last filing, because I underestimated how much I owed.
Do I qualify for this benefit?
Q: are you Eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as of December 1999 and in the month you apply for special veterans benefits A: No Q: Are you a World War II Veteran as described above? A: Yes Q: Are you age 65 or older as of December 14, 1999? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4404
# Export art, antiques and cultural goods: special rules Cultural goods include: * works of art * furniture * antiques * means of transport
I it is a Picasso painting.
Is this a cultural good?
Q: Is it a work of art, furniture, antique, or means of transport? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-art-antiques-and-cultural-goods-special-rules
# Tax if you leave the UK to live abroad You don’t need to tell HMRC if you’re leaving the UK for holidays or business trips.
I will be leaving the UK so that I can go on holiday
Do need to tell HM Revenue and Customs about this?
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-right-retire-abroad-return-to-uk
## 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 expecting my first child in about six month's time, but as of right now, I'm still working
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: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/employee-rights-when-on-leave
## Donations through Gift Aid Charities and community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) can register with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to be part of the Gift Aid scheme. When they’re registered, they can claim back the tax you’ve already paid on your donation.
My last boss paid me in full when I left. I'm not working for a community recreational sports club.
Can this organisation claim back the tax I have paid on my donation?
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/income-tax-reliefs/maintenance-payments-tax-relief
3. Noncommercial airports; land; open to the public. Noncommercial airports and land airports open to the public shall meet the following minimum requirements. * There shall be a wind direction indicator consisting of either a wind sock, tetrahedron or wind tee located adjacent to the landing area. * Land airports wit...
The airport is open to the public so they can tour it and also book flights.
Is this a legal noncommerical airport?
Q: Is there a wind direction indicator consisting of either a wind sock, tetrahedron or wind tee located adjacent to the landing area? A: No Q: Is this airport open to the public? A: Yes
1No
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http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/6/title6sec103.html
To obtain a NADL, the law requires that: * The tribal organization or other appropriate Native American group must be participating in the VA direct loan program. The tribal organization must have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, that spells out the conditions under which th...
I am and have been an eligible verteran
Can I obtain an NADL?
Q: are you an eligible veteran? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4364
### 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 have made 0 contributions and want an allowance for my dead wife.
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
### 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.
Can I consume this marijuana?
Q: Are you the qualifying patient? A: No Q: Are you the designated provider? A: No
1No
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/MedicalMarijuana/PatientInformation/DesignatedProvider
### If you’re self-employed If the average hourly profit from your self-employed work is less than the National Minimum Wage, the Tax Credit Office may ask you to provide: * your business plan - find out how to write a business plan
My current employment nets me more than the hourly National Minimum Wage
Can Tax Credit Office ask me to provide my business plan?
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/working-tax-credit/eligibility
## Benefits that can’t be reduced or stopped The following benefits can’t be reduced or stopped if you commit benefit fraud: * Personal Independence Payment * Guardian’s Allowance * Industrial Injuries Constant Attendance Allowance (where a Disablement Pension is payable) * Industrial Injuries Exceptionally Severe Di...
I am applying on behalf of a local municipality. The benefit is not for industrial injuries or any allowance.
Can this benefit reduced or stopped?
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
## 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 am not a refugee or migrant worker. I am a US citizen
Am I eligible?
3Clarification needed
Are you an EU national or a family member of one?
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https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility
§103. Physical description of airports and minimum airport facilities
The airport I work in does not meet minimum specifications set by government law for its facilities.
Is this a legal commerical airport?
1No
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http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/6/title6sec103.html
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be one of the following: * An individually enrolled member of a Federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group * A corporation, limited liability company or other acceptable business entity with no less than 51 percent ownership by Federally rec...
The group I represent is federally recognized by the government. It is a native American tribe. I myself am not part of this group, just a business guy.
Am I eligible for the loan?
Q: Are you an individually enrolled member of a Federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/800
# Tax if you leave the UK to live abroad You can claim certain UK benefits abroad, such as Jobseeker’s Allowance if you’re looking for work in a European Economic Area (EEA) country.
Can I claim Jobseeker’s Allowance?
Q: Are you looking for work in a European Economic Area (EEA) county? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-right-retire-abroad-return-to-uk
# General Program Requirements Accredited and legislatively designated 1994 Land-Grant Institutions.
Is our institution eligible?
Q: Is it an accredited and legislatively designated 1994 Land-Grant Institution? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/5944
## Market value In some situations you should use the market value of the property when working out your gain. Do this if: * it was a gift (there are different rules if it was to your spouse, civil partner or a charity) * you sold it for less than it was worth to help the buyer * you inherited it (and don’t know the ...
I have owned my home since 1980, but do not qualify for private residence relief.
Can I use the market value of the property when working out my gain?
3Clarification needed
Was the property a gift (there are different rules if it was to your spouse, civil partner or a charity)?
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-sell-home/work-out-your-gain
## 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
Is it my responsibility to contact the office in this situation?
3Clarification needed
Do you believe that you have been overpaid?
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments
## Benefits this applies to You can ask for mandatory reconsideration for benefits including: * Vaccine Damage Payment * Winter Fuel Payment * Universal Credit
I have questions about mandatory reconsideration. The benefit in question here is Vaccine Damage Payment.
Can I ask for mandatory reconsideration for this benefit?
Q: Is it for Vaccine Damage Payment? A: Yes Q: Is it for a universal credit? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/mandatory-reconsideration
The Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits are a federally funded program administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are paid to divorced spouses of workers who are receiving (or are eligible to receive) Social Security benefits.
I'm divorced and my ex is getting Social Security
Is this program suitable for me?
3Clarification needed
Are you divorced?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4388
# 1. Overview You’ll need to read about the new State Pension instead.
I would like to hear about the new state pension.
Does this guide apply to me?
Q: Do you want to know about the new State Pension? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/state-pension
Saturday, 9am to 4pm
I looked everything over and as far as I can tell what I saw seemed ok with me.
Can I call Debt Management Recovery From Estates now?
Q: Is it between 9am and 4pm? A: No Q: Is today Saturday? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments/when-repayments-have-to-be-made
## Exceptions If you commit benefit fraud and you get any of the following, none of your payments can be stopped or reduced: * Statutory Sick Pay
I don't have statutory sick pay right now
Can this payment be stopped or reduced?
Q: Have you committed any form of benefit fraud? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
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'm 92 years old and worked all my life. I had a medical condition and was never able to serve in the military, though I did try to.
Do I qualify for this benefit?
3Clarification needed
Are you a World War II Veteran as described above?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4404
# Tax if you leave the UK to live abroad If you’re non-resident, you don’t pay UK tax on income or gains you get outside the UK. You may be non-resident the day after you leave the UK - this depends on your situation and how ‘split year treatment’ applies to you.
I am a citizen of Bahrain but left the Uk to work on a project for my employer in Australia for the first part of the year.
Do I need to pay UK tax on income or gains?
Q: Are you a non-resident of UK? A: Yes Q: Did you receive the income or gains outside the UK? 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: * your income goes down by more than £2,500 * your benefits stop or go down * you have a child * your childcare costs go up
My wife and I are both 65 and the checks we get for our age related benefits have been the same every month so far.
Can my payments go up?
3Clarification needed
Did your income goes down by more than £2,500?
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https://www.gov.uk/changes-affect-tax-credits
## 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
I live in Ireland.
Do I qualify for Guarantee Credit?
Q: Do you live in Scotland or Wales? A: No Q: Do you live in England? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility
# Export art, antiques and cultural goods: special rules You may need a licence to export certain ‘cultural goods’ over 50 years old.
Do I need a licence to export cultural goods?
Q: Are the goods over 50 years old? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-art-antiques-and-cultural-goods-special-rules
# Export plants, seeds, bulbs and wood: special rules If your plant is a fireblight host, you can only send it to another ‘protected zone’ if they come from a place with fireblight buffer zone status (PDF, 202KB, 2 pages) . Contact the Plant Health Office if you’re not sure where protected zones are.
I'd be happy to have someone look at my plants but I don't think cannabis is susceptible to fireblight.
Can I export this plant?
Q: Are you sending it to another ‘protected zone’? A: No Q: Is your plant a fireblight host? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-plants-seeds-bulbs-and-wood-special-rules
# 3. Eligibility You must: * be at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2017 * study at a publicly funded school or college, or be on an unpaid training course * meet the residency requirements - your school or college can check this
I'm 18 right now. I'm set to take a three month course.
Am I eligible for 16 to 19 Bursary Fund?
Q: Do you meet residency requirements? A: No Q: Are you at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2017? A: Yes Q: Do you study at a publicly funded school or college? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund/eligibility
# 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: * pregnant or looking after children * sick or disabled or your partner has died * retired
I do not work in the UK as I am finally retired
May I be able to get Child Tax Credit?
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/immigration-control
# 1. Overview The National Minimum Wage is the minimum pay per hour almost all workers are entitled to. The National Living Wage is higher than the National Minimum Wage - workers get it if they’re over 25.
I am currently 18 years of age working part-time at a fast food restaurant.
Can my State Pension be reduced?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage
# 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 a 39 year old woman from the United Kingdom. It is not a business good used for personal reasons whatsoever and I am NOT a member of the staff.
Can I charge VAT on this?
Q: Are you a member of the staff? A: No
3Clarification needed
Is it a non-sales item?
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## European Economic Area (EEA) countries If you live in an EEA country, Switzerland or Gibraltar, and you’re eligible, you may be able to claim the following: * Bereavement Support Payment * Bereavement Allowance * Bereavement Payment * Widowed Parent’s Allowance
I am 18 years old currently living in the center of Adelaide Australia. I don't own any animals because my apartment doesn't allow them. However I will be traveling to Canada to work full time for my Uncle for the next two years.
Can I claim this benefit?
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/bereavement-benefits
## Countries outside the EEA Bereavement Support Payment: * New Zealand * the Philippines * Serbia * Turkey
I am wanting to get some kind of help paying my heating bills while I'm living in Edinburgh.
Can I claim bereavement benefits?
Q: Are you in New Zealand? A: No Q: Are you in the Phillipines? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/bereavement-benefits
### 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: * Income Support * Jobseeker’s Allowance * Employment and Support Allowance
I am a 45 year old woman living in the UK. The benefit is for employment and support allowance.
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: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/how-to-claim
### 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...
I already checked my browser. I should be able to receive SSL.
Can I access the Aged Care Online Services in my browser?
Q: Is your browser set to allow Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)? A: Yes Q: Is your browser set to allow cookies? A: Yes Q: Is your browser set to allow JavaScript? A: No
1No
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/online-claiming-aged-care-providers
## 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 went on vacation to Australia just for fun but have since decided to stay here because it never rains. Ever. I have no intentions on returning to foggy old London after seeing this desert paradise but, I do fully intend to apply for my pension check when that time comes.
Do I need to carry on paying National Insurance?
Q: Are you currently abroad? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-right-retire-abroad-return-to-uk
### Reduced fees You can apply for a 50% discount (PDF, 219KB, 1 page) for the first £500 of APHA services in a financial year if either the following apply: * your certified exports were worth less than £5,000 in the last financial year * you’re not registered for VAT
I registered for VAT last year. I don't export a lot though. Last year, I exported less than 3,000 worth.
Can I apply for a discount?
Q: Are your certified exports worth less than £5,000 in the last financial year? A: No Q: Are you registered for VAT? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-plants-seeds-bulbs-and-wood-special-rules
## Benefit fraud You’re committing benefit fraud if you: * don’t tell the office that pays your benefit you’re going abroad, even if it’s just for a visit * deliberately don’t report a change in your circumstances while abroad, like buying a property, working, or claiming a pension or benefit from another country * a...
I told the lady that I talked to that I was going back to Australia where I was born to visit family while I'm on Holiday.
Am I committing benefit fraud?
Q: Did you tell the office you're going abroad? A: Yes Q: Did you deliberately not report a change in your circumstances while abroad, like buying a property, working, or claiming a pension or benefit from another country? A: No Q: Were you dishonest in order to get benefits, like continuing to claim the pension or ben...
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad
# 1. Overview You can: * contact the Tax Credit Office about someone else’s claim - as an authorised intermediary
I am a 40 year old man from the United Kingdom. I will be abroad when I try to claim my State Pension.
Can I contact the Tax Credit Office?
Q: Are you an authorised intermediary? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/getting-help-with-your-tax-credits-claim
## 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'm not getting any benefits right not. Years ago I was cut off. I had been convicted for benefit fraud.
Can this benefit be reduced or stopped?
3Clarification needed
Do you have income support?
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
## Maximum SERPS pension and State Pension top up you can inherit If they died before 6 October 2002, you can inherit up to 100% of their SERPS pension.
Can I inherit up to 100% of my spouse's SERPS pension?
Q: Did your spouse die before 6 October 2002? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/additional-state-pension/inheriting
## Exceptions If you commit benefit fraud and you get any of the following, none of your payments can be stopped or reduced: * Maternity Allowance * Statutory Adoption Pay * Statutory Maternity Pay * Statutory Paternity Pay
Can this payment be stopped or reduced?
3Clarification needed
Do you get Maternity Allowance?
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
### Register for Aged Care Online Claiming Your service must be registered to use Aged Care Online Claiming.
I have registered online for the program but won't have any plants tested.
Can I use Aged Care Online Claiming?
Q: Did you register for Aged Care Online Claiming? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/online-claiming-aged-care-providers
## If you don’t agree with the response You may be able to claim costs (for example for postage or phone calls) if the Tax Credit Office admits they made a mistake. Ask them for details.
I will be going abroad to Cyprus for a short period.
Can I claim costs?
Q: Has the Tax Credit Office admitted they made a mistake? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-appeals-complaints/complaints
### How Centrepay works If you provide goods and services under the Household Goods Lease and Rental service reasons, read the Consumer Leasing and Credit Representatives Policy.
Should I read the Credit Representatives Policy?
3Clarification needed
Do you provide goods and/or services under the Household Goods Lease and Rental service reason?
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/business/services/centrelink/centrepay-businesses
In order to be eligible for this program: * Your project must be fully secured with your assets, including personal guarantees (non-recourse credit is not available), and * You should have at least a three year history of owning or operating the fisheries project which will be the subject of your proposed application,...
My parents aren't citizens, but my sister and I are.
Am I eligible for this program?
Q: Are you a US citizen? A: Yes Q: Do you have at least 3 years history owning or operating a fishery or comparable project? A: Yes Q: Is the project fully secured with your assets? A: Yes Q: Do you have good credit and earnings records behind the project? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/2201
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 ...
I am a disabled veteran who has never received this payment, but I do not plan to use the money for anything related to my disability, or for a car. The other party is not claiming any tax credit. I do not have any of the receipts.
Can the VA help me with this purchase?
Q: Are you a Veteran? A: Yes Q: Have you received this payment before? A: No Q: Are you disabled? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/278
## 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: * charity * voluntary organisation or associated fund-raising body * statutory body
I'm currently living in a small village in Ireland. I'm with a volunteer group that does charitable work. I expected that we would get fed and roomed, but we have to get side jobs to pay for those things.
Can I be classed as doing voluntary work?
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage/who-gets-the-minimum-wage
# Medical Marijuana Healthcare practitioners who are allowed to authorize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes must complete a Washington State Department of Health Medical Marijuana Authorization form.
I haven't filled out any paperwork, I just know a lot of people are growing this stuff now that it's legal and I thought if I can make some money off them I'd be nice to have something green in my wallet besides my green card.
Am I allowed to authorize the use of marijuana?
1No
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/MedicalMarijuana
# 2. Worker A person is generally classed as a ‘worker’ if: * their reward is for money or a benefit in kind, for example the promise of a contract or future work * they have to turn up for work even if they don’t want to * they have a contract or other arrangement to do work or services personally for a reward (you...
I do not have the right to subcontract.
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: Yes Q: Is your reward for money or a benefit in kind, for example the promise of a contract or future work? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/worker
# 5. Calculate VAT taxable turnover You must register for VAT with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if it goes over the current registration threshold in a rolling 12-month period. This isn’t a fixed period like the tax year or the calendar year - it could be any period, for example the start of June to the end of May.
It has not gone over the current registration threshold in a rolling 12-month period at all.
Do I have to register for VAT with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)?
Q: Has it gone over the current registration threshold in a rolling 12-month period? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/vat-registration/calculate-turnover
Clothing Allowance is an annual sum of money paid to any Veteran who, because of a service-connected disability: * Wears or uses a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance which tends to wear or tear clothing, OR * Uses medication, which a physician has prescribed for a skin condition that is due to a service-connected disa...
No, I don't have any skin conditions. Yes, I'm getting a motorcycle license next month.
Can I receive Clothing allowance?
Q: Are you a veteran who wears or uses a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance which tends to wear or tear clothing? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4743
# 1. How VAT works VAT is charged on things like: * ‘non-sales’ like bartering, part-exchange and gifts * items sold to staff - for example canteen meals * business goods used for personal reasons
I have business items that will be and are used for personal reasons
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
### Online claiming for Residential Care providers Residential Care providers can submit claims using Aged Care Online Claiming.
I am in the US on an EB-2 Visa and am employed at the Smithsonian where I authenticate painting for use in the museum.
Can I submit claims using Aged Care Online Claiming?
Q: Are you a Resident Care providers? A: No
1No
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/online-claiming-aged-care-providers
7(a) loans are the most basic and most used type loan of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) business loan programs. It's name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the agency to provide business loans to American small businesses. The loan program is designed to assist for-profit bu...
Is the 7(a) loan program for me?
Q: Are you an American small businesses? A: Yes Q: Are you a for profit business? A: Yes Q: Are you able to get financing from other resources? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1497
# Who can get Crisis Payment Crisis Payment can help if you: * get out of jail * are experiencing family and domestic violence * have been in prison or psychiatric confinement for 14 days * have severe financial hardship
I was born and raised in Clovelly, Devon but have just ran out of my marriage in Manchester, taking my kids with me, to avoid any further physical abuse by my wife.
Can I get Crisis Payment?
Q: Are you experiencing family and domestic violence? A: Yes Q: Did you just get out of jail? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/enablers/who-can-get-crisis-payment
## Guarantee Credit To qualify for Guarantee Credit: * you or your partner must have reached Pension Credit qualifying age * you must live in England, Scotland or Wales
I do not live in England, but I do live in Scotland
Do I qualify for Guarantee Credit?
Q: Do you live in England? A: No Q: Do you live in Scotland or Wales? A: Yes Q: Have you or your partner reached the pension credit qualifying age? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility
## Benefits this applies to You can ask for mandatory reconsideration for benefits including: * Universal Credit * Vaccine Damage Payment * Winter Fuel Payment
I learned a Universal Credit, so I'm asking for mandatory reconsideration for this benefit.
Can I ask for mandatory reconsideration for this benefit?
Q: Is it for a universal credit? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/mandatory-reconsideration
## Why your tax credits change Your payments can go up because: * your benefits stop or go down * you have a child * your childcare costs go up * your income goes down by more than £2,500
I own a van that I use to deliver emergency medical items to hospitals, a job that has me on call 24 hours a day which means I've never had time to find a wife or have any kids.
Can my payments go up?
Q: Did your benefits stop or go down? A: No Q: Did your income goes down by more than £2,500? A: No Q: Did your childcare costs go up? A: Yes Q: Do you have a child? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/changes-affect-tax-credits
# 2. Charity donations: tax relief Donations to charity from individuals are tax free. You can get tax relief if you donate: * through Gift Aid * straight from your wages or pension, through Payroll Giving
I have questions about tax relief procedures. Unfortunately, I didn't donate through gift aid as I had no idea what it was at the time.
Can I get tax relief?
3Clarification needed
Have you made any charitable donations in the tax year?
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https://www.gov.uk/income-tax-reliefs/charity-donations-tax-relief
# 6. Benefits for carers and people with disabilities Tell the office that deals with your benefit that you’ll be away.
Can I carry on claiming Carer’s Allowance if I go on holiday?
3Clarification needed
Are you a carer or person with a disability?
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/disability-benefits
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.
Can I get someone else's letters online?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1505
# Youth Allowance Financial help if you’re 24 or younger and studying, an Australian Apprentice, looking for work or sick.
I brought my most recent pay stubs with me
Can I apply for Youth allowance?
Q: Are you 24 or younger and studying, an Australians Apprentice, or looking for work or sick? A: No
1No
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/youth-allowance
## Selling in special circumstances There are special rules for calculating your gain if: * you sell a lease or part of your land * your property is compulsorily purchased
Should I read the Consumer Leasing Policy?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-sell-home/work-out-your-gain
### VAT registration If you start selling items that aren’t exempt, you can register for VAT voluntarily. You must register if the total value of non-exempt goods and services goes over the VAT taxable turnover threshold.
I do not receive Universal Credit.
Can I register for VAT voluntarily?
Q: Does the total value of non-exempt goods and services exceed the VAT taxable turnover threshold? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/vat-businesses/when-not-to-charge-vat
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 tried to get a loan, and I was able to fill out the paperwork. Everything else looked good, but I have bad credit and couldn't get the loan anywhere.
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
## Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) You may also be able to claim it in: * Barbados * Bosnia and Herzegovina * Israel * Channel Islands
I'd like to sell my property, and it's mine alone. I've never gifted it to anyone and I don't ever plan to.
Can I claim SMP?
3Clarification needed
Are you in Barbados?
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/maternity-and-childcare-benefits
Saturday, 9am to 4pm
No, it's Monday. Yes, I have a very long criminal history.
Can I call Debt Management Recovery From Estates now?
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments/when-repayments-have-to-be-made
# Tax if you leave the UK to live abroad The tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April the next year.
I was born in California but am currently attending college for my doctorate in Medicine at NYU.
Do need to tell HM Revenue and Customs about this?
Q: Will you live abroad between 6 April to 5 April of next year? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-right-retire-abroad-return-to-uk
* The airport manager, or his authorized representative, shall be available during all hours of operation. A current telephone number shall be on file with the department. * The manager shall file a notice to airmen with the Federal Aviation Administration designating any changes in airport conditions that may effect s...
I'm exporting some pills. I'm not sure of the rules, but they should be okay. It is just Tylenol.
Is this airport manager performing all their duties?
Q: Does the manager shall display the local traffic pattern, airport traffic safety rules, any noise abatement procedures, and any special orders relating to the airport and its operations at a prominent location on the airport? A: Yes Q: Does the manager shall submit a list of federal aviation registration numbers twi...
0Yes
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http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/6/title6sec102.html
# 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?
Q: Have you been living in the UK 3 months before your eligibility? A: Yes Q: Have you been given leave to stay as a displaced person and you can get benefits? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/moving-to-the-uk
## If your benefits stop Some benefits stop if you go back to work, work more hours or earn more money.
No, I'm still completely broke. Yes, I was told that I'm no longer eligible and don't understand why.
Can some of my benefit stop?
3Clarification needed
Did you go back to work?
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https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/further-information
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.
My organization, founded by a group of Swiss investors, promotes the construction of higher use facilities (condos, casinos, nuclear facilities, etc.) on under-utilized Indian agricultural land.
Can ALE help this organisation?
Q: Is the organisation a non-governmental organization trying to protect working agricultural lands and limit non-agricultural uses of the land? A: Yes Q: Is the organisation an Indian tribe trying to protect working agricultural lands and limit non-agricultural uses of the land? A: No Q: Is the organisation a state or...
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/5937
# Tax if you leave the UK to live abroad If you’re non-resident, you don’t pay UK tax on income or gains you get outside the UK. You may be non-resident the day after you leave the UK - this depends on your situation and how ‘split year treatment’ applies to you.
I have not received any income or gains in the past year.
Do I need to pay UK tax on income or gains?
Q: Are you a non-resident of UK? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-right-retire-abroad-return-to-uk
In the state of Maine all passengers of a vehicle must wear seat belts unless: * The passenger is older than 1 year old and there are more people in the vehicle than seat belts. * The driver or passenger has a disability or other medical condition that makes it unsafe or impossible to wear a seat belt (in which case t...
I am very curious about seal belt safety. Fortunately, I have special documentation from my physician.
Do I need to wear a seat belt?
Q: Are you older than 1 year old and there are more people in the vehicle than seat belts? A: No
3Clarification needed
Do you have a disability or other medical condition that makes it unsafe or impossible to wear a seat belt?
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https://www.dmv.org/me-maine/safety-laws.php
# 3. Eligibility You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting: * Pension Credit * Income Support * income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance * income-related Employment and Support Allowance
I'm working part time and attending school right now. I don't get any benefits at this time.
Could I get Cold Weather Payments?
Q: Are you getting a Pension Credit? A: No Q: Do you get Income Support? A: No
3Clarification needed
Do you get an ncome-based Jobseeker’s Allowance?
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https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment/eligibility
## How you can take your pension If you take payments from a pension before taking the rest as a lump sum, you pay tax on the whole lump sum.
I took some payments from my pension before grabbing the rest as a lump sum.
Do I have to pay tax on the whole lump sum?
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-on-pension/tax-free
# 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 completed my Bachelors in Economics from Oxford and shortly after opened my own business where I use company inventory for business related purposes.
Can I charge VAT on this?
Q: Are you a member of the staff? A: No
3Clarification needed
Is it a non-sales item?
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https://www.gov.uk/vat-businesses
## If your course starts before 1 August 2016 Your course must be: * at an approved college or training provider in England * a Level 3 or 4 qualification, for example A Levels
I'm at school. The school isn't accredited though.
Am I eligible?
Q: Is your course a level 3 or 4 qualification? A: Yes Q: Does your course start before 1 August 2016? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility
## If your benefits stop Some benefits stop if you go back to work, work more hours or earn more money.
Can some of my benefit stop?
Q: Did you go back to work? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/further-information
# Who can get Crisis Payment Crisis Payment can help if you: * get out of jail * are experiencing family and domestic violence * have been in prison or psychiatric confinement for 14 days * have severe financial hardship
The Tax Credit Office did admit to their mistake. I have never been in prison or psychiatric confinement.
Can I get Crisis Payment?
Q: Did you just get out of jail? A: No Q: Are you experiencing family and domestic violence? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you experiencing financial hardship?
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/enablers/who-can-get-crisis-payment
# 1. Overview You could be fined up to £300 if you don’t report certain changes within 30 days and up to £3,000 if you give wrong information carelessly or on purpose.
Can I get fined up to £300?
Q: Have you failed to report changes within 30 days? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/changes-affect-tax-credits
To qualify for assistance, applicants must meet all loan eligibility requirements including: * Not be delinquent on a federal debt; and * Not have caused FSA a loss by receiving debt forgiveness (certain exceptions apply); and * Be unable to obtain credit elsewhere at reasonable rates and terms to meet actual needs; *...
Do I qualify for assistance?
Q: Are you delinquent on a federal debt? A: No Q: Are you unable to obtain credit elsewhere at reasonable rates and terms to meet actual needs? A: Yes Q: Have you caused FSA a loss by receiving debt forgiveness (certain exceptions apply)? A: Yes Q: DO you possess legal capacity to incur loan obligations? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/347
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must meet the following requirements: * Be at least 62 years old and not currently married * Be divorced from a person who receives Social Security retirement or disability benefits * Have been married to that person for at least 10 years before the date the divorce be...
I am 67 years old, and I was recently divorced from my wife of 17 years. She also received disability benefits while we were married. I believe I am entitled to more of these benefits now.
Do I qualify for this benefit program?
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4388
The Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) is a direct government loan program that provides long term financing for the cost of construction or reconstruction of fishing vessels, fisheries facilities, aquacultural facilities and individual fishing quota in the Northwest Halibut/Sablefish and Alaskan Crab Fisheries.
I just started my business. It's a small bait shop on the Alaskan coast.
Does this loan meet my needs?
Q: Do you need long term financing for the cost of construction or reconstruction of fishing vessels in the Northwest Halibut/Sablefish and Alaskan Crab Fisheries? A: No Q: Do you need long term financing for the cost of fisheries facilities in the Northwest Halibut/Sablefish and Alaskan Crab Fisheries? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/2201
If you served in the active military service and were separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA health care benefits. Current and former members of the Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty by a Federal order and completed the full period for which they were calle...
The Animal and Plant Agency has not performed an inspection in my place of business for nearly a year and in that time I have not reached the profit goals I had set at the time.
May I qualify for VA health care benefits?
Q: Were you in the Reserves or National Guard? A: Yes Q: Were you active in the military? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/303
# 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: * pregnant or looking after children * sick or disabled or your partner has died * retired
I am ineligible to join the scheme.
May I be able to get Child Tax Credit?
Q: Are you working in the UK? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/immigration-control
## Not entitled to the minimum wage The following types of workers aren’t entitled to the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage: * self-employed people running their own business * company directors * volunteers or voluntary workers * workers on a government employment programme, such as the Work Programme
I was promoted to my position as Company Director by my boss last year.
Am I eligible for the full basic State Pension?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage/who-gets-the-minimum-wage
## North Korea The banned luxury goods for North Korea are: * high quality cigars and cigarillos * luxury perfumes, toilet waters, cosmetics, make up and beauty products * high quality leather goods - for example, handbags travel goods and saddlery * high quality clothes, clothing accessories and shoes
I am a 47 year old man from the United States who runs my own export business. The product in question is wheelchairs, and I left the scheme 6 months ago.
Can I export this product to North Korea?
Q: Is it high quality cigars and cigarillos? A: No Q: Are they luxury perfumes, toilet waters, cosmetics, make up and beauty products? A: No
3Clarification needed
Is it high quality leather goods?
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-luxury-goods-to-north-korea-or-syria-special-rules
## 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 am a 30 year old man. My course begins on July 25th, 2016 in Scotland at a non-approved college.
Am I eligible?
Q: Does your course start before 1 August 2016? A: Yes Q: Is your course a level 3 or 4 qualification? A: Yes Q: is it at an approved college or training provider in England A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility
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 am a 40 year old man from the United States. Unfortunately, the veteran did not meet the basic eligibility requirements for S-DVI, but I have finished my course.
Does this insurance cover this Veteran?
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4757
## 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 did not meet the minimum amount of wages by your guidelines so what am I suppose to do now.
Do I qualify for this benefit program?
Q: Have you at least a minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines? A: No Q: Have you worked in Indiana during the past 12 to 18 months? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1707