Increase your income before tax year ends next week by checking for unclaimed benefits or discounts
31.03.2023 - 03:57
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Millions of families across the country have cut household spending and reduced outgoings in an effort to offset the ongoing cost of living crisis which shows no sign of easing up despite extended financial support from the UK Government for 2023/24. The £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme is set to finish at the end of this month and even though the £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee has been extended until July, bills will rise by at least £67 per month from April.
While most people have reviewed their outgoings and streamlined their finances as much as they comfortably can, it’s worthwhile checking to make sure you are claiming all the available financial support you are entitled to. This includes benefits, Council Tax Reductions and TV licence discounts.
Many people mistakenly believe there is a stigma attached to claiming benefits, but it’s worthwhile noting an estimated £15 billion state support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) went unclaimed during 2021-22. The Scottish Government recently launched a new website, offering a 'one stop shop' to help households and individuals quickly check for additional support.
There are several ways to boost your finances, but you will need to invest a bit of time for some of them - however, doing these now could make the rest of 2023 a bit easier.
One thing to keep in mind is that processing times for benefits can vary from department to department, some can take just a few days while others, especially health benefits, can take much longer.
The current financial year ends on April 5, and while that doesn't have a direct impact on any benefits claimed, it can be a good deadline to make sure you are claiming all you are entitled too - especially on Council Tax as
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