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DLA and Carer's Allowance - Entitlement
GeordieJim_2
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Hi
Just to warn people not to fall into the same assumption that I did. My son (aged 13) receives DLA at the middle care rate. I had always assumed that I would not be entitled to carer's allowance - even though I look after my son for much more than the required 35 hours a week - as carer's allowance is described as a "taxable" benefit, and my partner earns a good salary. However, I have discovered that "taxable" is not the same as "means tested", and I am entitled to carer's allowance after all. I've been missing out, and you can only claim up to 3 months backdated allowance. The lesson I've learned is always check it out.
Just to warn people not to fall into the same assumption that I did. My son (aged 13) receives DLA at the middle care rate. I had always assumed that I would not be entitled to carer's allowance - even though I look after my son for much more than the required 35 hours a week - as carer's allowance is described as a "taxable" benefit, and my partner earns a good salary. However, I have discovered that "taxable" is not the same as "means tested", and I am entitled to carer's allowance after all. I've been missing out, and you can only claim up to 3 months backdated allowance. The lesson I've learned is always check it out.
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GeordieJim wrote: »Hi
Just to warn people not to fall into the same assumption that I did. My son (aged 13) receives DLA at the middle care rate. I had always assumed that I would not be entitled to carer's allowance - even though I look after my son for much more than the required 35 hours a week - as carer's allowance is described as a "taxable" benefit, and my partner earns a good salary. However, I have discovered that "taxable" is not the same as "means tested", and I am entitled to carer's allowance after all. I've been missing out, and you can only claim up to 3 months backdated allowance. The lesson I've learned is always check it out.
Good advice Jim,also remember that you can also earn upto a maximum of £95 per week whilst claiming CA0 -
but that's £95 after
- some National Insurance (NI) contributions
- Income Tax
- half of any money you pay towards personal or occupational pension schemes
- other expenses you have to pay because they are a necessary part of your job
Cheryl0 -
but that's £95 after
- some National Insurance (NI) contributions
- Income Tax
- half of any money you pay towards personal or occupational pension schemes
- other expenses you have to pay because they are a necessary part of your job
totally correct,although dont forget that personal tax allowance is now well over £100 per week,and n.i. doesnt kick in till around £900
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