My dh has started a new job and when I called tax credits to inform them of his new job they have asked that I send of his contract of employment to some company for them to check. I don't mind proving it but find it odd that I have to do this when in the past they have never asked for proof even when I worked. I'm just stressing a bit as our unemployment benefots have now stopped and dh won't get his first pay until the end of September so could really do with the tax credits. We have 2 dc to provide for aswell as a house to run. Had anyone had to do this who can give me an idea of how long I will wait for our claim to kick in once I've sent this contract off?