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## At the hearing You (and anyone you’ve brought to take part in the hearing) may be asked questions by: * your representative (if you have one), such as a lawyer, friend, family member or someone from an advice centre * the government department or council’s representative (known as the ‘presenting officer’) * a pan...
The person is not my representative.
Will I be asked questions by this person?
Q: Is this person your representative (if you have one), such as a lawyer, friend, family member or someone from an advice centre? A: No Q: Is this person the government department or council’s representative (known as the ‘presenting officer’)? A: No
3Clarification needed
Is this person a panel of experts - who they are depends on what the case is about?
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https://www.gov.uk/social-security-child-support-tribunal/what-happens-at-the-hearing
## If your life expectancy is less than a year You may be able to take all the money in your pension as a tax-free lump sum, if all of the following apply: * you’re expected to live less than a year because of serious illness * you’re under 75 * you don’t have more than the lifetime allowance of £1 million in pension...
Yes, I am only 68. No, I've lived in the UK for 17 years.
Am I able to take all the money in my pension as a tax-free lump sum?
Q: Are you expected to live less than a year because of serious illness? A: Yes Q: Are you under 75? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Do you have more than the lifetime allowance of £1 million in pension savings?
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-on-pension/tax-free
# 2. Eligibility You can get a CAS if you’re: * completing a PhD or other doctorate that you started studying under your last Tier 4 (General) student visa * applying after working as a student union sabbatical officer to complete a qualification you started studying under your last Tier 4 (General) student visa * c...
I finished my schooling last year. I've been trying to find a job in my field ever since.
Can I get a CAS?
Q: Are you continuing your medical, dentistry or medical science degree after completing an intercalated course? A: No Q: Have you worked as a student union sabbatical officer to complete a qualification you started studying under your last Tier 4 (General) student visa? A: No Q: Are you completing a PhD or other doct...
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/eligibility
Outpatient dental treatment is available to eligible Veterans and may include the full spectrum of diagnostic, surgical, restorative, and preventive procedures. In many cases, however, the law permits only limited kinds of care.
Is outpatient dental treatment available to me?
3Clarification needed
are you an eligible veteran?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/300
# Bankruptcy Other types of bankruptcy include Chapters 9, 12 and 15. Cases under these chapters of the bankruptcy code involve municipalities, family farmers and fisherman, and international cases.
I have questions about bankruptcy. Fortunately, a municipality is not involved whatsoever.
Can I file bankruptcy under Chapter 9, 12 or 15?
Q: Are you a family farmer or fisherman? A: No Q: Does it involve a municipality? A: No
3Clarification needed
Does it involve an international case?
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https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/declaring-bankruptcy
In order to be eligible for this program: * You must be a U.S. citizen, * You must have a good credit and earnings record, net worth, and liquidity behind the project, * Your project must be fully secured with your assets, including personal guarantees (non-recourse credit is not available), and * You should have at l...
Am I eligible for this program?
Q: Are you a US citizen? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Do you have at least 3 years history owning or operating a fishery or comparable project?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/2201
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a one-time payment to disabled Veterans of no more than $19,817 toward the purchase of an automobile or other transportation. Additionally, the VA will pay for adaptive equipment, or for repair, replacement, and reinstallation of automobile equipment required because of ...
Can I get this Child Benefit?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/278
## Sanctionable benefits The following benefits can be reduced or stopped if you commit benefit fraud: * Income Support * Industrial Death Benefit * Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit * Industrial Injuries Reduced Earnings Allowance
I got a £2,000 check from the government after my wife passed on top of the £73.10 a week I had been getting for not being in full-time paid work.
Can this benefit be reduced or stopped?
Q: Do you have income support? A: Yes Q: have you commited benefit fraud? A: Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
# 4. Moving to the UK You must have been living in the UK for 3 months before you’re eligible to claim Child Tax Credit if you moved to the UK on or after 1 July 2014 and don’t have a job. This doesn’t apply if you: * paid Class 1 or Class 2 National Insurance contributions while you were working abroad, and paid th...
I am employed in the U.K. for 12 months.
Am I eligible to claim Child Tax Credit?
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/moving-to-the-uk
## Sanctionable benefits The following benefits can be reduced or stopped if you commit benefit fraud: * Industrial Injuries Reduced Earnings Allowance * Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit * Industrial Death Benefit * Income Support
My dad died a few years ago. I never had income support and it was hard for my mom and I to get by. He was in an accident at work and for some reason wasn't covered by the industrial death thing. My mom and I didn't know what to do. He had an insurance policy, but his accident was supposed to be covered by his job....
Can this benefit be reduced or stopped?
Q: Do you get an industrial death benefit? A: No Q: Do you have income support? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-fraud
# 1. Eligibility You’ll be able to claim the new State Pension if you’re: * a woman born on or after 6 April 1953 * a man born on or after 6 April 1951
I'm female and I was born in 1966
Am I able to claim the new State Pension?
Q: Are you a man born on or after 6 April 1951? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/new-state-pension
# 6. Immigration control You usually can’t get tax credits if you’re ‘subject to immigration control’, although there are some exceptions. You’ll still need to meet the other qualifying rules, eg work the right number of hours.
I don't need permission to enter or remain in the UK, but I do make about £130,000 selling to my European Union customers who don't have their value added tax registrations.
Can I get tax credits?
Q: Do you meet the other qualifying rules, eg work the right number of hours? A: Yes Q: Are you ‘subject to immigration control’? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/immigration-control
## Time limit You must usually send your appeal within a month of either: * the date of your mandatory reconsideration notice (if you have one) * the date of the decision you’re appealing
I have been working as the apprentice of a very skilled person and I have really been learning a lot through this program. It's been 6 weeks since I received notification that they're not letting me continue, but I'd like to try to reverse that decision.
Can I send my appeal now?
Q: Are you within a month of the date of your mandatory reconsideration notice? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you within a month of the date of the decision you’re appealing?
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https://www.gov.uk/social-security-child-support-tribunal/appeal-tribunal
## How do I become licensed to produce medical marijuana? Licensed marijuana producers or processors must follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the department in order to create compliant products (i.e., medical marijuana). There is no Department of Health application or approval process. You must follow the Wa...
I did not follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the department.
Can I be considered as a licensed marijuana producer?
Q: Do you follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the department in order to create compliant products? A: No
1No
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/MedicalMarijuana
In order to be eligible for this program: * Your project must be fully secured with your assets, including personal guarantees (non-recourse credit is not available), and * You should have at least a three year history of owning or operating the fisheries project which will be the subject of your proposed application,...
I am a commercial fisherman from Alaska. I started my own business 5 years ago. I fully funded the company assuming at some point I'd need to take out a loan. However, the fishing business has been so successful I have not needed to borrow a dime.
Am I eligible for this program?
Q: Do you have at least 3 years history owning or operating a fishery or comparable project? A: Yes Q: Are you a US citizen? A: Yes Q: Do you have good credit and earnings records behind the project? A: Yes Q: Is the project fully secured with your assets? A: Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/2201
# 2. Eligibility You can’t get the payment if you live in Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Portugal or Spain because the average winter temperature is higher than the warmest region of the UK.
I want to apply and right now I'm living in Malta.
Can I get Winter Fuel Payment?
Q: Do you live in France? A: No Q: Do you live in Gibraltar? A: No Q: Do you live in Greece? A: No Q: Do you live in Malta? A: Yes Q: Do you live in Cyprus? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility
# 1. Overview This guide doesn’t apply to you if you’re: * a woman born on or after 6 April 1953 * a man born on or after 6 April 1951
I am a man born August 16, 1949.
Does this guide apply to me?
Q: Are you a woman born on or after 6 April 1953? A: No Q: Are you a man born on or after 6 April 1951? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/state-pension
# 3. Eligibility You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting: * Pension Credit * Income Support * income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance * income-related Employment and Support Allowance
I receive no support to cover what my poverty level income won't which is why I am asking someone to pay for the bus fare I need to get to the hospital.
Could I get Cold Weather Payments?
3Clarification needed
Are you getting a Pension Credit?
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https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment/eligibility
# Someone to deal with us on your behalf If you want someone else to deal with us, you can authorise them to enquire, act or get payments for you.
Can my friend deal with you on my behalf?
Q: Have you authorised them to enquire, act or get payments for you? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/enablers/someone-deal-us-your-behalf
Saturday, 9am to 4pm
I looked everything over and as far as I can tell what I saw seemed ok with me.
Can I call Debt Management Recovery From Estates now?
Q: Is today Saturday? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Is it between 9am and 4pm?
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments/when-repayments-have-to-be-made
# 3. Eligibility You must: * be at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2017 * study at a publicly funded school or college, or be on an unpaid training course * meet the residency requirements - your school or college can check this
I'm eighteen right now and I meet the residency requirements. I got to take one of the training courses but I'm not being paid for it.
Am I eligible for 16 to 19 Bursary Fund?
Q: Are you on an unpaid training course? A: Yes Q: Are you at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2017? A: Yes Q: Do you study at a publicly funded school or college? A: No
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https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund/eligibility
## North Korea The banned luxury goods for North Korea are: * pearls, precious and semi precious stones, articles of pearls, jewellery, gold or silversmith articles * cutlery made from precious metal or plated or clad with precious metal * hand knotted carpets, hand woven rugs and tapestries * coins and banknotes tha...
Can I export this product to North Korea?
Q: is it cutlery made from precious metal or plated or clad with precious metal A: No Q: is it coins and banknotes that aren’t legal tender? A: No Q: Is it pearls or semi precious stones? A: No Q: Is the product a hand knotted carpet, hand woven rug or tapestry? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-luxury-goods-to-north-korea-or-syria-special-rules
## Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) If you work in a different country, you can still get SMP as long as your employer pays UK National Insurance contributions for you.
For the past seven months, I have been working in Sweden for a chocolate company.
Can I get SMP?
3Clarification needed
Does your employer pay UK National Insurance contributions for you?
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/maternity-and-childcare-benefits
Educational and Career Counseling can help you: * Assess your vocational interests, aptitudes and abilities * Explore career opportunities * Obtain guidance on effective use of VA benefits and resources to achieve education and career goals * Address barriers that may impede success in training or employment
No, I have my situation figured out. Yes, I am a veteran of the Vietnam war.
Can Educational and Career Counseling help me?
Q: Do you need to assess your vocational interests, aptitudes, and abilities? A: No Q: Do you want to explore career opportunities? A: No Q: Do you want to obtain guidance on ffective use of VA benefits and resources to achieve education and career goals? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/780
## If your life expectancy is less than a year You may be able to take all the money in your pension as a tax-free lump sum, if all of the following apply: * you’re expected to live less than a year because of serious illness * you’re under 75 * you don’t have more than the lifetime allowance of £1 million in pension...
I am still getting my pension. My pension savings is around half a million lifetime.
Am I able to take all the money in my pension as a tax-free lump sum?
3Clarification needed
Are you expected to live less than a year because of serious illness?
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-on-pension/tax-free
## Benefits this applies to You can ask for mandatory reconsideration for benefits including: * Maternity Allowance * Pension Credit * Personal Independence Payment (PIP) * Sure Start Maternity Grant
Can I ask for mandatory reconsideration for this benefit?
Q: Is this benefit Maternity Allowance? A: No Q: Is this benefit a Pension Credit? A: No
3Clarification needed
Is this a personal independence payment (PIP)?
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https://www.gov.uk/mandatory-reconsideration
### Parenting Payment * meet residence rules * can’t claim before the birth of a child * have income under the limits * meet principal carer rules and care for a child under 8 if you’re single or under 6 if you’re partnered
I am a low income individual who is currently pregnant and meets all residence rules.
Am I eligible for the Parenting Payment?
Q: Is your income under the limits? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/families
# Tax if you leave the UK to live abroad You don’t need to tell HMRC if you’re leaving the UK for holidays or business trips.
Can I be on motorways or slip roads?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-right-retire-abroad-return-to-uk
# 2. Eligibility You can’t get the payment if you live in Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Portugal or Spain because the average winter temperature is higher than the warmest region of the UK.
I am a 37 year old man from Gibraltar who has lived here my entire life. The country in question here is Gibraltar.
Can I get Winter Fuel Payment?
Q: Do you live in Cyprus? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility
## Returning to work Employees have the right to return to their job if they take: * Paternity Leave * only 26 weeks of Maternity or Adoption Leave * only 26 weeks of Shared Parental Leave (between both parents) * 4 weeks or less of unpaid Parental Leave
I already took my maternal leave. I was out of work for two months. I returned last week. All my leave has already been paid.
Do I have the right to return to my job?
Q: Are you on maternity leave? A: No Q: Has your parental leave been 4 weeks or less? A: Yes Q: Have you taken paternity leave? A: No Q: Are you on parental leave? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/employee-rights-when-on-leave
## Benefits this applies to You can ask for mandatory reconsideration for benefits including: * Attendance Allowance * Bereavement Allowance * Carer’s Allowance * child maintenance (sometimes known as ‘child support’)
My husband died last year. I'm looking into getting a widow's pension.
Can I ask for mandatory reconsideration for this benefit?
Q: Is it an attendance allowance? A: No
3Clarification needed
Is it carer's allowance?
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https://www.gov.uk/mandatory-reconsideration
# Export food, drink and agricultural products: special rules If you don’t need one, you don’t have to do anything to move plants used as food within the EU. But you always have to comply with the normal standards to sell fresh fruit and vegetables.
I strictly adhere to the standards when it comes to selling consumables
Can I move these plants?
Q: Do you comply with the normal standards to sell fresh fruit and vegetables? A: Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-food-and-agricultural-products-special-rules
## Countries outside the EEA Bereavement Support Payment: * New Zealand * the Philippines * Serbia * Turkey
Can I claim bereavement benefits?
Q: Are you in New Zealand? A: No Q: Are you in the Phillipines? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you in Serbia?
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/bereavement-benefits
### Housing Benefit paid directly to your landlord Your landlord may be asked to repay the money if they’re responsible for an overpayment. You may have to repay if it was your fault.
I am curious about my landlord. Unfortunately, I can't hold them responsible for the overpayment.
Will my landlord may be asked to repay the money?
Q: Are they responsible for an overpayment? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments
# Export art, antiques and cultural goods: special rules You may need a licence to export certain ‘cultural goods’ over 50 years old.
I did not receive a sports award.
Do I need a licence to export cultural goods?
Q: Are the goods over 50 years old? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-art-antiques-and-cultural-goods-special-rules
To qualify for assistance, applicants must meet all loan eligibility requirements including: * Be a family farmer; * Have a satisfactory history of meeting credit obligations; * For direct OL loans, be able to show sufficient farm managerial experience through education, on-the-job training, and/or general farm experi...
I inherited a farm from my father who passed. I am a family farmer, I have great credit history, but I do not have much farm management experience as I was never raised around the farm and am trying to learn everything still.
Do I qualify for assistance?
Q: Are you a family farmer? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/347
## At the hearing You (and anyone you’ve brought to take part in the hearing) may be asked questions by: * the government department or council’s representative (known as the ‘presenting officer’) * a panel of experts - who they are depends on what the case is about * the judge * your representative (if you have one)...
This person is an individual examiner, who is not a panel of experts, the judge or the presenting officer.
Will I be asked questions by this person?
Q: Is this person the government department or council’s representative (known as the ‘presenting officer’)? A: No Q: Is this person your representative (if you have one), such as a lawyer, friend, family member or someone from an advice centre? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/social-security-child-support-tribunal/what-happens-at-the-hearing
# Medical Marijuana To be a medical marijuana patient in the state of Washington, you must get a Medical Marijuana Authorization from a healthcare practitioner allowed to authorize marijuana for medical purposes. This allows you to grow four plants.
I have a few plants, and I use them for medical purposes. However, I don't have permission from any of my doctors.
Is the fishermen's contingency fund suitable for me?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/MedicalMarijuana
## Marijuana Prevention and Education Program The first retail marijuana stores opened in July 2014. Marijuana remains illegal for people under the age of 21.
My manager at Taco Tavern gives me a card every year in my birthday.
Is marijuana illegal for me?
Q: Are you under the age of 21? A: No
1No
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/RetailMarijuana
## Market value In some situations you should use the market value of the property when working out your gain. Do this if: * you sold it for less than it was worth to help the buyer * you owned it before April 1982 * it was a gift (there are different rules if it was to your spouse, civil partner or a charity) * you ...
My father passed away years ago. I inherited the property from him.
Can I use the market value of the property when working out my gain?
Q: did you inherit it? A: Yes Q: Was the property a gift (there are different rules if it was to your spouse, civil partner or a charity)? A: No
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-sell-home/work-out-your-gain
## Casual or irregular work Someone is likely to be a worker if one of these apply: * they are under the supervision or control of a manager or director * they can’t send someone else to do their work * the business deducts tax and National Insurance contributions from their wages * the business provides materials, t...
I have a direct supervisor.
Can I be classified as a worker?
Q: Are you under the supervision or control of a manager or director? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/worker
No risk of losing money while safely earning interest
I have questions about savings. I don't care about zero risk, and the it is within SBA standards.
Is this savings option suitable for me?
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/6174
Educational and Career Counseling can help you: * Address barriers that may impede success in training or employment * Obtain guidance on effective use of VA benefits and resources to achieve education and career goals * Explore career opportunities * Assess your vocational interests, aptitudes and abilities
Can Educational and Career Counseling help me?
Q: Do you need to assess your vocational interests, aptitudes, and abilities? A: No Q: Do you want to explore career opportunities? A: No Q: Do you want to obtain guidance on ffective use of VA benefits and resources to achieve education and career goals? A: No Q: Do you want to address barriers that may impede success...
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/780
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must meet the following requirements: * Be divorced from a person who receives Social Security retirement or disability benefits * Be at least 62 years old and not currently married * Not be entitled an equal or higher retirement or disability benefits. * Have been mar...
My husband and I were married for five years. We divorced two years ago and then last year he started getting social security payments.
Do I qualify for this benefit program?
Q: Are you at least 62 years old? A: Yes Q: Are you divorced from a person who receives Social Security retirement or disability benefits? A: Yes Q: Were you married to that person for at least 10 years before the date the divorce became final? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4388
## Taking repayments from your benefits If you’re still receiving the benefit, the regular amount you get will be reduced until you’ve paid back the money.
I was getting my check, but I just got laid off. I need more money now.
Can the regular amount of benefit I get be reduced?
3Clarification needed
Are you still receiving the benefit?
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https://www.gov.uk/benefit-overpayments/when-repayments-have-to-be-made
### Authorised representative You can nominate to be an authorised representative if the person you intend to represent can no longer manage their own affairs due to a medical condition or disability.
My mom has been having a really hard time lately and she can't take care of herself anymore because of a medical problem
Can my employer take money from my final pay?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/enablers/someone-deal-us-your-behalf
## General Program Requirements Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to low-income children. For this benefit program, your child must be attending a school that operates the Special Milk Program in Indiana.
I have a three year old. He goes to day care. The day care is highly accredited and part of the Special Milk Program. I do grow marijuana, and I have about three ounces right now, but I keep it away from him.
Does my child qualify for this benefit program?
Q: Is your child in school? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1792
# Find Affordable Rental Housing Public Housing provides affordable rental houses or apartments for low-income families, people who are elderly, and people with disabilities. To apply, contact a public housing agency in your state.
I'm partially blind. I've worked for three years with this company, but don't have any sick pay.
Can I get Public Housing?
Q: Are you a low-income family? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you elderly?
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https://www.usa.gov/finding-home
## Your partner’s National Insurance record and your State Pension Your State Pension will be reduced if you’re ordered to share your Additional State Pension or protected payment with your partner.
Does this room counted as spare?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/inheriting-or-increasing-state-pension-from-a-spouse-or-civil-partner
## General Program Requirements In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a Native American/American Indian, your child(ren) must have a disability, and you or your family member must be enrolled in a Federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native village.
Do I qualify for this benefit program?
Q: Are you a Native American/American Indian? A: Yes Q: Do you have a child with a disability? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/792
## When you can’t inherit Additional State Pension You can’t inherit your spouse or civil partner’s Additional State Pension if you remarry or form another civil partnership before you reach State Pension age.
I am applying for Income Support, but not Employment and Support Allowance.
Can I inherit my spouse’s Additional State Pension?
3Clarification needed
Did you remarry or form another civil partnership before you reach State Pension age?
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https://www.gov.uk/additional-state-pension/inheriting
# 4. Moving to the UK There will be no change to the rights and status of EU nationals living in the UK, nor UK nationals living in the EU, while the UK remains in the EU.
I live in the UK and I am an EU national
Will there be any change to the rights and status of me?
Q: Are you an EU national living in the UK? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/moving-to-the-uk
## North Korea The banned luxury goods for North Korea are: * pure bred horses * caviar and caviar substitutes * truffles and goods containing truffles * high quality wines and spirits
I am a 56 year old man from the United States with my own export business. The product in question is speakers.
Can I export this product to North Korea?
Q: Is your product high quality wines and spirits? A: Yes Q: Are you exporting a pure bred horse? A: No Q: Is your product caviar or a caviar substitute? A: No Q: Is your product truffles or goods containing truffles? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-luxury-goods-to-north-korea-or-syria-special-rules
Gratuitous Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) (ARH) is granted posthumously to Veterans who: * Met the basic eligibility requirements for S-DVI; AND * Did not apply for S-DVI because of a continued mental incompetence due to a service-connected disability; AND * Died before the appointment of a guardian or wi...
The veteran applied for S-DVI because of a physical disability.
Does this insurance cover this Veteran?
Q: Did the veteran meet the basic eligibility requirements for S-DVI? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Did the veteran die before the appointment of a guardian or within two years of such appointment?
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4757
## If your benefits stop Some benefits stop if you go back to work, work more hours or earn more money.
I've been back to work for about two weeks. I topped out on my pension in 2016. I didn't ask for reconsideration because I didn't think I'd get it, but someone told me I might because I am accredited by the 1994 Land Grant institution.
Can some of my benefit stop?
Q: Did you go back to work? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/further-information
# 6. Immigration control You may be able to get Child Tax Credit if you’re either working in the UK or you’re not working because you’re: * retired * pregnant or looking after children * sick or disabled or your partner has died
I am currently working in the United States as a software developer. I live in Nevada with my 10 year old son.
May I be able to get Child Tax Credit?
Q: Are you working in the UK? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you retired?
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/immigration-control
The Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster loans are the primary form of Federal assistance for the repair and rebuilding of non-farm, private sector disaster losses. The disaster loan program is the only form of SBA assistance not limited to small businesses.
I own and operate my own farm, for about 20 years now, and I'm a big believer of conservation efforts. So I'm in the process of removing certain land from agricultural production, since it's sensitive.
Are my employee rights affected?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1504
# 6. Immigration control You may be able to get Child Tax Credit if you’re either working in the UK or you’re not working because you’re: * retired * pregnant or looking after children * sick or disabled or your partner has died
I'm an Afghan mother of four. My husband and I live together in an apartment. I used to work for the ISAF, but now I spend my time looking after my children.
May I be able to get Child Tax Credit?
Q: Are you working in the UK? A: No Q: Are you retired? A: No Q: Are you pregnant? A: No Q: Are you looking after children? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-moving-country-or-travelling/immigration-control
## Designated Provider To be a designated provider for a qualifying medical marijuana patient, the person must be: * Twenty-one years of age or older; * Named on the patient's medical marijuana authorization form. * Have a fully completed form also printed on tamper-resistant paper. The patient signs his or her copy ...
No, they forgot to sign it. Yes, my funds are extremely low and are less than that.
Can I be a designated provider for this person?
Q: Are you age 21 or older? A: Yes Q: Are you named on the patient's medical marijuana form? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Have you fully completed and printed required forms?
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/MedicalMarijuana/PatientInformation/DesignatedProvider
## If you get divorced or dissolve your civil partnership You’ll get an extra payment on top of your State Pension if your ex-partner is ordered to share their Additional State Pension or protected payment with you.
Can I get an extra payment on top of my State Pension?
3Clarification needed
Is your ex-partner is ordered to share their Additional State Pension or protected payment with you?
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https://www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/inheriting-or-increasing-state-pension-from-a-spouse-or-civil-partner
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must meet the following requirements: * Not be entitled an equal or higher retirement or disability benefits. * Have been married to that person for at least 10 years before the date the divorce became final * Be at least 62 years old and not currently married * Be div...
I was married to my wife for 11 years before the date of the divorce.
Do I qualify for this benefit program?
Q: Are you at least 62 years old? A: Yes Q: Are you divorced from a person who receives Social Security retirement or disability benefits? A: Yes Q: Were you married to that person for at least 10 years before the date the divorce became final? A: Yes Q: Are you entitled an equal or higher retirement or disability bene...
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4388
## Apprentices Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they’re either: * 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship * under 19
I am 17, but yesterday I helped my sister fill out her claim form.
Am I entitled to the apprentice rate?
Q: Are you under 19? A: No Q: Are you 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage/who-gets-the-minimum-wage
## Designated Provider To be a designated provider for a qualifying medical marijuana patient, the person must be: * Twenty-one years of age or older; * Named on the patient's medical marijuana authorization form. * Have a fully completed form also printed on tamper-resistant paper. The patient signs his or her copy ...
I already filled out all the paperwork. I made sure I signed everything that needed to be signed.
Can I be a designated provider for this person?
Q: Are you age 21 or older? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Are you named on the patient's medical marijuana form?
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/MedicalMarijuana/PatientInformation/DesignatedProvider
The maximum length of the loan is 25 years for real estate and seven years for working capital. The maximum loan amount is $2 million.
I need a loan for a small lot I want to buy in Switzerland near my home. It's a tiny lot and the asking price is 10,000. It shouldn't take more than 3 years to pay it off.
Does the loan meet my needs?
Q: Did you need a loan over $2 million? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1497
## Voluntary work You’re classed as doing voluntary work if you can only get certain limited benefits (for example reasonable travel or lunch expenses) and you’re working for a: * charity * voluntary organisation or associated fund-raising body * statutory body
Can I be classed as doing voluntary work?
Q: Do you get certain limited benefits (for example reasonable travel or lunch expenses)? A: Yes Q: Are you working for a charity? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you working for a statutory body?
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https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage/who-gets-the-minimum-wage
## Casual or irregular work Someone is likely to be a worker if one of these apply: * they can’t send someone else to do their work * they are under the supervision or control of a manager or director * the business provides materials, tools or equipment they need to do the work * the business deducts tax and Nationa...
Can I be classified as a worker?
Q: Are you under the supervision or control of a manager or director? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/worker
# 1. Overview You’re usually considered the employer of a nanny, housekeeper, gardener or anyone else who works in your home if both: * they’re not self-employed or paid through an agency * you hire them
I came to Manchester seeking asylum about a week ago and was having a conversation with a man about the electronics store I ran back in my home country and he asked if I was going to open a location here and wanted me to hire him as a janitor but as I had to decline his offer as I am unable to open my own business as o...
Could I be considered as an employer?
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/au-pairs-employment-law
### Browser requirements for Aged Care Online Services Your browser needs to be set to allow Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), cookies and JavaScript. Most browsers are supplied with SSL, cookies and JavaScript turned on. You shouldn’t need to change these settings. If you need to change these settings you can find more inf...
I sell spare parts for vacuum cleaners from my shop in Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex and according to the little doohickey next to the address bar my computer accepts SSL encryptions.
Can I access the Aged Care Online Services in my browser?
Q: Is your browser set to allow JavaScript? A: Yes Q: Is your browser set to allow Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)? A: Yes Q: Is your browser set to allow cookies? A: Yes
0Yes
null
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/online-claiming-aged-care-providers
If you are in a declared disaster area and have experienced damage to your business, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Businesses of any size and most private nonprofit organizations may apply to the SBA for a loan to recover after a disaster.
I'm doing this on behalf of my business. We are getting benefits, but we weren't in the disaster area after everything happened. I only claim what I know we are supposed to get.
Does the SBA loan meet my needs?
Q: Are you a business? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1505
## Licences for controlled chemicals You may need a licence to export: * chemicals with military or potential military uses * controlled drugs (like opioids, certain stimulants or psychotropic substances), or chemicals that can be used to make them (‘drug precursors’) * ozone-depleting substances, for example HCFCs *...
Do I need a licence to export these chemicals?
Q: Do the chemicals have military or potential military uses? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-chemicals-licences-and-special-rules
## Casual or irregular work Someone is likely to be a worker if one of these apply: * they are under the supervision or control of a manager or director * they can’t send someone else to do their work * the business deducts tax and National Insurance contributions from their wages * the business provides materials, t...
I am a welder and all welding equipment is the property of the business owner.
Can I be classified as a worker?
3Clarification needed
Are you under the supervision or control of a manager or director?
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https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/worker
### If you get Widowed Parent’s Allowance You may receive it again when you reach State Pension age if you were over 45 when you were entitled to Widowed Parent’s Allowance.
I am not yet old enough to receive state pensions.
Could I receive my widowed parent's Additional State Pension again?
Q: Have you reached State Pension age if you were over 45 when you were entitled to Widowed Parent's Allowance? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/additional-state-pension/inheriting
# 2. Eligibility You can’t get the payment if you live in Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Portugal or Spain because the average winter temperature is higher than the warmest region of the UK.
I'm interested in the Fuel payment, and I do not reside in France, Cyprus or Gibraltar
Can I get Winter Fuel Payment?
Q: Do you live in Gibraltar? A: No Q: Do you live in Malta? A: Yes Q: Do you live in France? A: No Q: Do you live in Cyprus? A: No Q: Do you live in Greece? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility
The Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits are a federally funded program administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are paid to divorced spouses of workers who are receiving (or are eligible to receive) Social Security benefits.
My spouse is receiving no benefits
Is this program suitable for me?
Q: Are you divorced? A: Yes
1No
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e4ac68bbd77e9cae1398ead1c1ed85f764e5f477
https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4388
# 6. Extend your visa You may be able to stay longer to continue your course or study a new one.
Can I claim extra MBS items?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/extend-your-visa
#### Setting an end date You can set end dates for deductions that require payments for a set timeframe. Such as temporary accommodation or school term education costs. Deductions will stop on the end date. You can add an end date to a new or existing deduction.
I am a worker, not an employee.
Could I be able to increase my new State Pension?
2Irrelevant
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/business/services/centrelink/centrepay-businesses
# 7. Inheriting or increasing State Pension from a spouse or civil partner You may inherit part of or all of your partner’s extra State Pension or lump sum if: * they reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016 * you were married or in the civil partnership when they died * they died while they were deferring thei...
I just moved to Cambridge and started Uni there this year right before my father, who had been claiming some kind of pension that he'd deferred or something like that, passed away. Before that I was living in Australia.
Could I inherit part of or all of my partner’s extra State Pension?
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/inheriting-or-increasing-state-pension-from-a-spouse-or-civil-partner
# Independent Contractor Defined You are not an independent contractor if you perform services that can be controlled by an employer (what will be done and how it will be done). This applies even if you are given freedom of action. What matters is that the employer has the legal right to control the details of how the...
I looked at the regulations and I don't think I'm eligible. There are several requirements that I don't meet.
Am I an independent contractor?
Q: Do you perform services that can be controlled by an employer? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-defined
7(a) loans are the most basic and most used type loan of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) business loan programs. It's name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the agency to provide business loans to American small businesses. The loan program is designed to assist for-profit bu...
I just received notice that I did not meet the qualifications for receiving winter fuel payments and I'm very dissatisfied with this being considered a final decision.
Is the 7(a) loan program for me?
Q: Are you an American small businesses? A: Yes Q: Are you a for profit business? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1497
### If you export the same type of product again You can use the same certificate if your EHC number is still up to date. Check you have the most recent version in the latest EHC list (PDF, 299KB, 70 pages) . If you don’t, contact the APHA Centre for International Trade Carlisle.
I let my EHC expire
Can I use the same certificate?
Q: Do you plan to export the same type of product again? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-food-and-agricultural-products-special-rules
## Your child is over 16 You can make the claim for them if both the following apply: * your child and their baby live with you * your child is in approved education or training
I have a daughter who lives with me. She is seventeen right now and recently gave birth. She was able to stay in school and maintain her grades though.
Can I claim and deal with tax credits for this person?
Q: Is your child over 16? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/getting-help-with-your-tax-credits-claim/claim-on-behalf-of-your-child
### Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance Contact Jobcentre Plus to claim Housing Benefit along with your application for the following benefits: * Jobseeker’s Allowance * Employment and Support Allowance * Income Support
I need to get some kind of supplement. I'm a US citizen and have paid into these benefits. I don't get resident care or welfare. I just need some kind of income support.
Do I need to contact Jobcentre Plus to claim Housing Benefit along with my application for this benefit?
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/how-to-claim
## Casual or irregular work Someone is likely to be a worker if one of these apply: * they are under the supervision or control of a manager or director * they can’t send someone else to do their work * the business deducts tax and National Insurance contributions from their wages * the business provides materials, t...
I work forty hours a week. My boss takes my insurance contributions out before I get paid. I didn't pay into VAT more than the charges I made.
Can I be classified as a worker?
Q: Are you under the supervision or control of a manager or director? A: No
3Clarification needed
Can they send someone else to do your work?
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https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/worker
To qualify for this benefit program, you must meet the following requirements: * Reside in one of the 50 States, District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands, except for a child of military parent(s) assigned to permanent duty anywhere outside the United States or certain students temporarily abroad.
I'm in the army right now. They have us stationed overseas. I'll be returning home in a few months, hopefully.
Am I eligible for this benefit program?
Q: DO you reside in one of the 50 States, District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4412
## Returning to work Employees have the right to return to their job if they take: * Paternity Leave * only 26 weeks of Maternity or Adoption Leave * only 26 weeks of Shared Parental Leave (between both parents) * 4 weeks or less of unpaid Parental Leave
I am a 36 year old man from the United States who would like to go back to work. The parental leave I took only lasted 2 weeks at most.
Do I have the right to return to my job?
Q: Have you taken paternity leave? A: No Q: Are you on maternity leave? A: No
3Clarification needed
Are you on parental leave?
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https://www.gov.uk/employee-rights-when-on-leave
A producer who is eligible to obtain a loan, but who agrees to forgo the loan, may obtain an LDP. The LDP rate equals the amount by which the applicable loan rate where the commodity is stored exceeds the alternative loan repayment rate for the respective commodity. The LDP equals the LDP rate times the quantity of the...
I don't qualify for loans
Can I obtain an LDP?
Q: Are eligible to obtain a loan? A: No
1No
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/5959
## Eligibility The home you buy must: * be one that you can show you can’t afford (if you’re applying in Wales)
I am a 50 year old man from Wales with questions about loans. The country in question is Wales, and I am currently in Wales.
Can I get a low-interest loan towards my deposit?
Q: Is it in Wales? A: Yes Q: Can you show that you cannot afford the home? A: Yes
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/affordable-home-ownership-schemes/help-to-buy-equity-loan
## If your life expectancy is less than a year You may be able to take all the money in your pension as a tax-free lump sum, if all of the following apply: * you’re expected to live less than a year because of serious illness * you’re under 75 * you don’t have more than the lifetime allowance of £1 million in pension...
Yes, I am only 68. No, I've lived in the UK for 17 years.
Am I able to take all the money in my pension as a tax-free lump sum?
Q: Are you expected to live less than a year because of serious illness? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
Do you have more than the lifetime allowance of £1 million in pension savings?
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-on-pension/tax-free
# 2. Eligibility You can only make a new claim for Working Tax Credit if either of the following apply: * you don’t live in a Universal Credit area * you or your partner qualify for Pension Credit
My wife and I have a relatively low income compared to the rest of the country and would like to claim working tax credit. We have not recieved any income from an income from a superannuation or pension fund.
Can I make a new claim for Working Tax Credit?
Q: Do you live in a Universal Credit area? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/working-tax-credit/eligibility
### Appeal to the Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber You must then follow 3 steps.
I left my car in the parking lot. The engine is off though. I'm living in the US right now.
Can I ask the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) for permission to appeal?
Q: Do you want to follow 3 steps? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/social-security-child-support-tribunal/get-a-decision
## If your benefits stop Some benefits stop if you go back to work, work more hours or earn more money.
Can some of my benefit stop?
Q: Did you go back to work? A: No Q: Are you working more hours? A: No Q: Are you earning more money? A: No
1No
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https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/further-information
# Independent Contractor Defined You are not an independent contractor if you perform services that can be controlled by an employer (what will be done and how it will be done). This applies even if you are given freedom of action. What matters is that the employer has the legal right to control the details of how the...
I performed services that could be controlled by my employer numerous times.
Am I an independent contractor?
0Yes
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https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-defined
The goal of FSA's farm loan programs is to graduate its borrowers to commercial credit. Once a farmer is able to obtain credit from the commercial lending sector, the agency's mission of providing temporary, supervised credit is complete.
As the farmer I am allowed to get credit from the commercial lending sector
Can this farmer get a credit from the FSA farm loan program?
Q: Is this farmer able to obtain credit from the commercial lending sector? A: Yes
0Yes
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https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/347
### Register for Aged Care Online Claiming Residential Care level 8 and Home Care level 10 give authority to: * view current and historical claims for the nominated service
Do I have authority to view current and historical claims for the nominated service?
3Clarification needed
Is the service Residential Care level 8?
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/online-claiming-aged-care-providers
# Export chemicals: licences and special rules Export rules cover single substances as well as mixtures (also called preparations). For example, paints, inks, glues or oils. There are special rules for products that contain highly restricted chemicals outside the EU.
I want to ship out a concoction of unregulated and naturally occurring liquid fragrant compounds expressly used in the manufacturing of eau de toilette's for men and women.
Are there special rules for exporting these chemicals?
Q: Are the chemicals highly restricted chemicals outside the EU? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-chemicals-licences-and-special-rules
## Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) If you can’t get SMP, you might be eligible for Maternity Allowance.
I'm pregnant. I've already checked and I'm not qualified for SMP.
May I be eligible for Maternity Allowance?
Q: Can you get SMP? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/maternity-and-childcare-benefits
## Checklist You may get a higher rate of Family Tax Benefit Part B if you’re returning to work for the first time since: * your child entered your care * the birth of your child, or
My husband does not allow me to work. Ever since the kids were born I have stayed home to raise them.
Can I apply for a higher rate of Family Tax Benefit Part B?
Q: Are you returning to work after your child entered your care? A: Yes Q: Are you returning to work for the first time since the birth of your child? A: No
0Yes
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/after-your-baby-born
## If your course starts before 1 August 2016 Your course must be: * a Level 3 or 4 qualification, for example A Levels * at an approved college or training provider in England
My course is for a level 4 qualification
Am I eligible?
Q: Does your course start before 1 August 2016? A: Yes Q: Is your course a level 3 or 4 qualification? A: Yes
3Clarification needed
is it at an approved college or training provider in England
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https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility
## Benefit fraud You’re committing benefit fraud if you: * don’t tell the office that pays your benefit you’re going abroad, even if it’s just for a visit * deliberately don’t report a change in your circumstances while abroad, like buying a property, working, or claiming a pension or benefit from another country * a...
I'm going on vacation to Jamaica in a week or so, so I let the office know ahead of time that I won't be here.
Am I committing benefit fraud?
3Clarification needed
Did you deliberately not report a change in your circumstances while abroad, like buying a property, working, or claiming a pension or benefit from another country?
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https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad
## When you can get tax relief Tax relief applies to pension contributions, charity donations, maintenance payments and time spent working on a ship outside the UK.
I have questions about taxes. The donation was to my grandson.
Does tax relief apply to this?
Q: Is it a pension contribution? A: No
3Clarification needed
Is it a maintenance payment?
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https://www.gov.uk/income-tax-reliefs