We went BR on 2nd July and were allowed £400 for food for 2 adults and a 1 year old. I didn't claim anything for lunches at work, my husband was out of work at the time.
He has since found employment and I was wondering if we would be able to up our food allowance slightly in the new IPA. Also, does it seem reasonable to now put a figure in for lunches at work too and if so how much?
I'd welcome your ideas of what would seem reasonable.
Thanks,
Poodle
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gettingoutofdebt
Posted - 11 August 2009 : 19:07:51 I'm not too sure if work lunches are allowed but you could certainly try. When you complete the new I&E don't forget to put down travelling costs and dry cleaning (£10) if your husband wears a suit.
I would see if you can increase the food to £450 as the guideline figure is £394 for 2 adults/no children and £501 for 2 adults/2 children. You are normally allowed £2 per day for children's school meals so try putting the same (£40 per month) for work meals and see what happens.
ORs tend to be a bit more generous if you are paying an IPA so you may be ok.
Sparkle83
Posted - 11 August 2009 : 19:04:04 I'd add for clothing, meals at work, and extra fuel. This is what I did when I started working 9 extra hours... Just trying to remember how much...
ok, going from 16 hours a week to 25 hours a week, 2 adults no kids clothing 60 to 65 Fuel 90 to 100 meals at work 30 to 35
