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by ball1333 » Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:17 am
Just to back up gordon's reply:
Absolutely every single payslip for the period claimed should be sent. I had problems with my initial HSMP application because the caseworker added up the "This Period You Earned" figure from each payslip and expected the total to match what I claimed on my HSMP application form. Because I claimed the amount on my tax return document, which was less than my total gross (b/c of pre-tax deductions), the caseworker was confused and refused my application. My application was accepted after review, thankfully. The point remains: they do add up the amount reflected on each payslip, regardless of whether YTD earnings are stated.
The income tax return document that should be sent with the HSMP application is the slip that your brother should receive 1x a year from his employer reflecting all the taxes that have been held back from his pay, not a self-assessment form. You can do a little research in the archives of this board to learn how your brother can corroborate his earnings that were paid since the end of the last tax year.
As for the appeal: not a chance. Your brother did not supply enough information for the caseworker to make an accurate judgment. Better luck to him next time!!