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jsa and wtc

vics_2
vics_2 Posts: 15 Forumite
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in Benefits & tax credits
hello all,

not sure if anyone can help but here goes.

i have been getting job seekers for about 6 months now,i have had review interview and but i not sure what they will expect me to take part in next.

has anyone been this situation? please could you let me know what happens to you after 6 months of claiming..

secondly,i am looking into possibility of working for myself and i reckon i could give it a go,the guy i usually see when i sign for jas said i amy be able to working tax credit.

he made it sound as if all i had to do was come off jas and sign for working tax credit??

i would dearly love to come off jas but i am worried -can anyone offer advice about wtc??


thanks,
vics.

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  • CIS
    CIS Posts: 12,260 Forumite
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    WTC is egenrally paid to anyone who is:
    1)Over 16 , working over 16hrs and has chidlren
    or
    2)Over 25 and working 30hrs + per week.

    WTC may be more or less than the JSA , it depends on your circumstances- how many childrem ,disabilities etc
    I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.
  • jfdi
    jfdi Posts: 1,031 Forumite
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    I've heard that if you are self-employed the WTC assessment will assume you earn at least the National Minimum Wage - so if you're trying to get a new business off the ground & put in 40hrs+ p/w they will take into account earnings of £200 odd - even if you only cleared £6.73!

    Please check before you 'jump' into your new job!
    :mad: :j:D:beer::eek::A:p:rotfl::cool::):(:T
  • CIS
    CIS Posts: 12,260 Forumite
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    Iam self employed and claim WTC, it goes on your taxable profits that you declare on the self assesment form each year - if you make a loss your effective income is £0.
    I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.
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