how much can you earn when claiming benefits?

[abbsey27]

my partner is currently claiming income based job seekers allowance. ive been offered some cash in hand work but wanted to know how much im allowed to earn before it affects my benefit? also do i have to inform inland revenue as i'll be classed as self-employed?

[mcc28_x]

I'm sure someone will confirm but disregard on a couple claim is £10 - after that income is taken into account pound for pound.

You may need to register as S/E see hmrc website.

[SomeBozo]

but wanted to know how much im allowed to earn

You have to declare all income.

also do i have to inform inland revenue as i'll be classed as self-employed?

Of course you do! All income that is not taxed at source must be notified to Inland Revenue. You then fill in a tax return at the end of the year.

cash in hand

llowed to earn before it affects my benefit

This smells fishy to me. If you earn money and don't declare it, you are breaking the law.

Bozo

[suelees1]

There's a £10 disregard for a couple unless entitled to specific premia such as a carers premium

[Roxita]

I was looking this exactly question. £10 disregard is so much. Thanks

[Oldernotwiser]

The £10 disregard is one thing, working cash in hand is something completely different!

[pontdugard]

As a single person I understand you can earn £60.50 per week plus £5.00 that is disregarded before you do not receive any JSA (income based) for that week.

Can anyone clarify if that is the case and you have worked under 16 hours a week if your JSA claim can still continue (paying 0.00 per week).

After the 13 week waiting period should you then eventually be able to receive some Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) ?

[real1314]

Originally Posted by pontdugard

As a single person I understand you can earn £60.50 per week plus £5.00 that is disregarded before you do not receive any JSA (income based) for that week.

Can anyone clarify if that is the case and you have worked under 16 hours a week if your JSA claim can still continue (paying 0.00 per week).

After the 13 week waiting period should you then eventually be able to receive some Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) ?

Whilst the rates you quote are correct, earning anything over £5 would result in a reduction in JSA on a pound for pound basis.

i.e Earn £30 and your JSA goes down by £25

[busterkeye]

can I ask a question?

What if I dont get much work in over the next 4 months and lets say it adds upto £50 a week could I go to the dole hole and tell them what I have earned then they pay me some cash to bring me upto what a person on the dole would get??????????

[healy]

Originally Posted by busterkeye

can I ask a question?

What if I dont get much work in over the next 4 months and lets say it adds upto £50 a week could I go to the dole hole and tell them what I have earned then they pay me some cash to bring me upto what a person on the dole would get??????????

If you mean to go and ask after 4 months then the answer is no.

[busterkeye]

wish I was into car production or banking

[pontdugard]

"
Can anyone clarify if that is the case and you have worked under 16 hours a week if your JSA claim can still continue (paying 0.00 per week).
"

Maybe wasn't too clear.

What I meant was if you are earning around £75 - £80 a week, sometimes more sometimes less, whilst working under 16 hours a week can a claim for JSA (income based) continue ?

Obviously because of exceeding the single person earnings threshold of £65.50 you would receive zero JSA each week.

However would you eventually qualify for Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) after the 13 week waiting period ?

[NASA]

Originally Posted by pontdugard

"
Can anyone clarify if that is the case and you have worked under 16 hours a week if your JSA claim can still continue (paying 0.00 per week).
"

Maybe wasn't too clear.

What I meant was if you are earning around £75 - £80 a week, sometimes more sometimes less, whilst working under 16 hours a week can a claim for JSA (income based) continue ?

Obviously because of exceeding the single person earnings threshold of £65.50 you would receive zero JSA each week.

However would you eventually qualify for Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) after the 13 week waiting period ?

I checked the decision makers guide and as usual it is as clear as mud:confused:

[pontdugard]

"I checked the decision makers guide"

Do you know if this is available anywhere for the general public ?

[healy]

Originally Posted by pontdugard

"I checked the decision makers guide"

Do you know if this is available anywhere for the general public ?

Yes I think you will find it on the DWP website.

[barney45]

does anyone know if i work 5 hrs a week and earn about £30 will this change my income support claim?

[lovetowinacar]

Originally Posted by barney45

does anyone know if i work 5 hrs a week and earn about £30 will this change my income support claim?

yes it will affect your income support claim

[barney45]

Thanks for your reply do you know how,or by how much etc ?

[Aarons mummy]

I'm sure on IS you are allowed to earn £20 before your claim is affected but I'm not sure if that applys to all claimants or specific circumstances, hopefully someone else will know for sure

[Js_Other_Half]

Originally Posted by barney45

Thanks for your reply do you know how,or by how much etc ?

http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/core.nsf...atescapitalmtb