Child Benefit
Jul 19th 2004, 6:29 am
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Child Benefit
Dear Fellow Brits
My family and I are in the process of applying to emigrate to SA (getting excited). Time lines detailed below: -
TRA approved in 2001 (Mum died)
STNI Nomination in May 2004
STNI Acceptance on 16th June 2004
DIMIA File number issued early in July 2004
Awaiting request for medicals and appointment of Case Officer
Our question is.....What happens to your entitlement to receive Child Benefit. Will we lose our money's with immediate effect, or will the UK tax office pay these money's for a period of time after arriving in Australia. What where your experiences on this subject......We have four children, which pay's nearly £200 per Month.
Many thanks in advance for your support.
Regards
Robert
My family and I are in the process of applying to emigrate to SA (getting excited). Time lines detailed below: -
TRA approved in 2001 (Mum died)
STNI Nomination in May 2004
STNI Acceptance on 16th June 2004
DIMIA File number issued early in July 2004
Awaiting request for medicals and appointment of Case Officer
Our question is.....What happens to your entitlement to receive Child Benefit. Will we lose our money's with immediate effect, or will the UK tax office pay these money's for a period of time after arriving in Australia. What where your experiences on this subject......We have four children, which pay's nearly £200 per Month.
Many thanks in advance for your support.
Regards
Robert
Jul 19th 2004, 6:38 am
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Re: Child Benefit
Is this a piss-take or are you really serious? you want the U.K government to pay you to raise your kids in Australia. :lecture:
Originally posted by Robert Thrower
Dear Fellow Brits
My family and I are in the process of applying to emigrate to SA (getting excited). Time lines detailed below: -
TRA approved in 2001 (Mum died)
STNI Nomination in May 2004
STNI Acceptance on 16th June 2004
DIMIA File number issued early in July 2004
Awaiting request for medicals and appointment of Case Officer
Our question is.....What happens to your entitlement to receive Child Benefit. Will we lose our money's with immediate effect, or will the UK tax office pay these money's for a period of time after arriving in Australia. What where your experiences on this subject......We have four children, which pay's nearly £200 per Month.
Many thanks in advance for your support.
Regards
Robert
Dear Fellow Brits
My family and I are in the process of applying to emigrate to SA (getting excited). Time lines detailed below: -
TRA approved in 2001 (Mum died)
STNI Nomination in May 2004
STNI Acceptance on 16th June 2004
DIMIA File number issued early in July 2004
Awaiting request for medicals and appointment of Case Officer
Our question is.....What happens to your entitlement to receive Child Benefit. Will we lose our money's with immediate effect, or will the UK tax office pay these money's for a period of time after arriving in Australia. What where your experiences on this subject......We have four children, which pay's nearly £200 per Month.
Many thanks in advance for your support.
Regards
Robert
Jul 19th 2004, 6:47 am
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Nope you are not entitled to Child Support from the moment you leave the UK planning to live in Aus.
And the recommendation is usually to fess up early and get it stopped because they will try and recupe the monies that may be overpaid.
There is child benefit support available in Aus - salary related of course (means tested)
http://www.ato.gov.au/taxprofessiona...tent/44865.htm
Might be worth a look.
Cheers Sandra
And the recommendation is usually to fess up early and get it stopped because they will try and recupe the monies that may be overpaid.
There is child benefit support available in Aus - salary related of course (means tested)
http://www.ato.gov.au/taxprofessiona...tent/44865.htm
Might be worth a look.
Cheers Sandra
Jul 19th 2004, 6:58 am
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Thanks for your prompt replies....
I knew that a few people where going to think that I was going a little "potty" posting this thread.......But, I guess it pay's to cover all aspects of your move in good time, as opposed to the day before you leave.......I look forward to contributing to the Australian economy as I have done in the UK.
B Regards
Robert
I knew that a few people where going to think that I was going a little "potty" posting this thread.......But, I guess it pay's to cover all aspects of your move in good time, as opposed to the day before you leave.......I look forward to contributing to the Australian economy as I have done in the UK.
B Regards
Robert
Jul 19th 2004, 7:32 am
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Thank you Steveyp........Very helpful
Having never applied for or taken benefits from the UK government before, with the exception of this Child Benefit which is paid to all UK residents with children. I was unsure of the policy for residents living overseas.
Now fully informed.
B Regards
Robert
Having never applied for or taken benefits from the UK government before, with the exception of this Child Benefit which is paid to all UK residents with children. I was unsure of the policy for residents living overseas.
Now fully informed.
B Regards
Robert
