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panda32
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16 Jan 11 #245649 by panda32

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Question... My stbx receives rent rebate, income support, child tax credit and child benefit. I assume she also gets some sort of council tax reduction but I'm not sure. Will SM payments affect any of these?

Thanks!

LittleMrMike
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16 Jan 11 #245660 by LittleMrMike

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My understanding is - for means tested benefits, income support, housing, and council tax benefit - maintenance ( and also capital awards ) can affect benefits. That is what it's intended to do, reduce the social security bill.

For child benefit and child tax credit, I believe the answer is No, no effect on benefits,
but if my knowledge is out of date no doubt someone will correct me.

LMM

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