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wilai, on 2010-09-03 17:05:39, said:
To update the last post, I have spoken with a benefits officer and the following may be the best way forward.
If your wife is allowed to work she should apply for a National Insurance number (if she has not done so already).
Once she does this, you can make a claim for Main Council Tax Benefit and she will then be treated as your partner for the purposes of the claim. Depending on your household income (you do not mention if you are working as well as studying) you may receive Council Tax Benefit to cover the remaining 75% liability once your own discount has been taken into account. If you are a tenant, you may also receive assistance with your rent.
Hope this helps
Hello. Thank you very much for looking into this for me. Sadly, I don't think I will have time to work as it's quite an intensive course. My wife is wating for her NI card (we have just sent the paperwork back), so as soon as it comes through I will look into this further.
Thanks again.
If your wife is allowed to work she should apply for a National Insurance number (if she has not done so already).
Once she does this, you can make a claim for Main Council Tax Benefit and she will then be treated as your partner for the purposes of the claim. Depending on your household income (you do not mention if you are working as well as studying) you may receive Council Tax Benefit to cover the remaining 75% liability once your own discount has been taken into account. If you are a tenant, you may also receive assistance with your rent.
Hope this helps
Hello. Thank you very much for looking into this for me. Sadly, I don't think I will have time to work as it's quite an intensive course. My wife is wating for her NI card (we have just sent the paperwork back), so as soon as it comes through I will look into this further.
Thanks again.
