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Can someone help me out with WTC and CSA assessments, please!?

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NotaDisneyMum · 29/10/2012 20:11

My DP is subject to a CSA case; although he has been assessed as paying the minimum for the last 12 months as he's been unemployed. I've got a p/t job and an self employed so we've been receiving WTC & CTC as DD is considered to live with us although she's 50:50 with her Dad.

DP has recently picked up some low paid P/T work. This means that some weeks, he will earn more than me, but other weeks, he'll earn less.

How will the CSA calculate the amount he pays? On the weeks he earns more, the WTC should form part of their assessment of his income, but on the weeks he earns less than me, it won't!

How will this work in practice? Will I have to send details of my income to the CSA as well?

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Tazmosis · 29/10/2012 20:21

If he was involved with the CSA pre 2003 (I think) then your income is taken account of too. If he has only had involvement with them since then, then it is only his income not yours they use.

WTD etc is not included in his income that is assessed - or not to my knowledge anyway.

NotaDisneyMum · 29/10/2012 20:42

It's a post 2003 case- but I believe that WTC is assessed if he is the higher earner.

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NotaDisneyMum · 30/10/2012 11:50

Bump - just to see if anyone has any suggestions?

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