Wed 11-Mar-09 09:47 AM by shawn
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This is an example of a little knowledge being a dangerous thing (especially when it is in the hands of an HMRC Decision Maker!)
NASS payments for children under 16 ARE made at the same level as the would be paid would received in child element CTC (47.45), whereas payments to adults are made at a lower rate than the IS personal allowance.
This means that PROVIDED full NASS payments had been made, then there would be no child element due for children up to the age of 16. Thus far what the HMRC are telling you is correct.
HOWEVER there will always be a family element due, as NASS do not make an equivalent payment.
Moreover NASS payments for all 16-18 year olds, whether they are dependent young people or not, are made at a weekly rate of £35.65 and which goes down to £32.89 for 18-25 year olds. So anyone who has dependent young people over 16 in their household should receive the difference between these amounts and the chid element as well.
Current support amounts
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