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Mimi25
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Information about new "Service Fee" for those who receive Child Support
New $25 annual service fee starts October 1, 2008
On October 1, 2008, New York State will be implementing the federal law that requires each state to charge an annual fee of $25 for child support services. Note: The fee does not apply to TANF recipients. If you receive or have ever received TANF benefits, you will not be charged this fee.
The fee applies only to parents who have never received TANF benefits and who have a case with more than $500 in support collected during the federal fiscal year (October 1–September 30 of the next year). The fee will continue to apply each federal fiscal year.
How ridiculous is this? I know it's only $25.00 a year, but do they honestly think it's necessary to charge a fee? What if you get $501.00/mth?
Basically what it boils down to is if you are not on public assistance or have never needed it - you get hit with this fee. So I suppose it's bad that I've never needed assistance, but DO need every penny from my Child Support especially since I'm entitled to a lot more than what I get.
What is wrong w/the government?
Message edited 10/29/2008 9:52:58 AM.
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Re: Information about new "Service Fee" for those who receive Child Support
i get 511 and now i am not sure if it applies to me because when she was first born i did have help... so next week i will find out.
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| Posted 10/29/08 9:45 AM |
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Mimi25
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Re: Information about new "Service Fee" for those who receive Child Support
Posted by janet
i get 511 and now i am not sure if it applies to me because when she was first born i did have help... so next week i will find out.
I get $500 and they took $25.00!!! Meanwhile it says MORE than $500
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| Posted 10/29/08 9:48 AM |
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janet
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Re: Information about new "Service Fee" for those who receive Child Support
Posted by Mimi25
Posted by janet
i get 511 and now i am not sure if it applies to me because when she was first born i did have help... so next week i will find out.
I get $500 and they took $25.00!!! Meanwhile it says MORE than $500
i get it once a month so i have to wait till next week to find out... that is messed up i would call them and find out why
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| Posted 10/29/08 9:51 AM |
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Mimi25
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Re: Information about new "Service Fee" for those who receive Child Support
Posted by janet
Posted by Mimi25
Posted by janet
i get 511 and now i am not sure if it applies to me because when she was first born i did have help... so next week i will find out.
I get $500 and they took $25.00!!! Meanwhile it says MORE than $500
i get it once a month so i have to wait till next week to find out... that is messed up i would call them and find out why
I just think it's ridiculous...
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| Posted 10/29/08 9:54 AM |
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queenb
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Re: Information about new "Service Fee" for those who receive Child Support
i got hit last week. i am really annoyed i think my ex should have to pay it. if he wasnt such a loser with his support i wouldnt have had to go through dces. i know its only 25 bucks but its just the point!
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| Posted 10/29/08 9:57 AM |
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Mimi25
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Re: Information about new "Service Fee" for those who receive Child Support
I just got off the phone and they said if you've EVER received public assistance - whether it be one time or 3 times, you are automatically DISQUALIFIED from this service fee. Yet if you've NEVER received public assistance - you have to pay.
Yeah..that makes A LOT of sense!
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| Posted 10/29/08 10:00 AM |
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