Hi all. You may have seen posted on Rightsnet some info (on 30th Oct I think) about SI 2887 which makes some changes to various tax credits regs. My query is about the changes to the Claims and Notifications regs which take effect on 21st November. The amending SI amends regs 7 and 8 of the Claims and Notifications regs. The result is to extend the 3 month backdating limit on claims to 93 days, including the provision for a longer backdating period if it is a claim for WTC following the award of a qualifying benefit.
However, reg 25 of the Claims and Notifications regs is not amended. So where there is a change of circumstances which increases maximum entitlement, the backdating limit remains at 3 months. Is this right, or have I missed something? It seems odd to me. I work mostly with families, so does this mean you can backdate by 93 days for your first child (as it is usually a new claim), but only by 3 months for your second child? I know I shouldn't try to apply logic, but really.....
Any help gratefully received, this applies to loads of claimants out there.
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