Housing benefit

sane01

Hi there

I wondered if anyone could help me with some advice.

I am currently employed but I am also self employed and setting up a business but at least in the first year there will be considerable losses. Can I offset that against my employed income for the purposes of housing benefit, tax credits etc.

My OH is also self employed.

Thanks

Elaine

Hammyman

Any losses from S/E are offset against income from PAYE. You'll find that when you've sent off your self assessment form next April that you'll get a tax refund.

sane01

Yes but does that work for housing benefit also.

real1314

sane01 wrote: »

Yes but does that work for housing benefit also.

No, it doesn't