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Londonchris

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Post by Londonchris » Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:51 am
Hi, I have recently split with my partner. I have a son who I will have 50/50 care of. I've been advised I can get housing benefit even though I'm working. Will this be counted towards my total income? Will it get sucked into the money I pay each month into the IVA?
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Post by kallis3 » Fri Sep 06, 2019 7:00 am
It will be taken into account as it is income. Speak to your IP and explain the situation, you may need to do a new I&E.
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Post by Foggy » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:01 am
Yes, it will count as income, but you will have the rent as an allowable expense, so it will be offset by that.
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Post by Londonchris » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:53 am
Thanks. So just to be clear it won't increase the amount I have to Pay each month?

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Post by kallis3 » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:56 am
Shouldn't do but you do need to speak to your IP.
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Post by Londonchris » Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:01 am
Ok thanks
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