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ppi repayments and benefits

hi i have just got a repayment of my ppi , and im on benefits will i have to declare it, and will i be able to spend it as i want thanks ron

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  • Lady_gaga
    Lady_gaga Posts: 1,219 Forumite
    how much is it and which benefits are you currently on?
  • approx 4.500 but soliciters fee 30% to come off on pension credit and i/b and dla
  • ron4haze wrote: »
    approx 4.500 but soliciters fee 30% to come off on pension credit and i/b and dla

    No then it will not affect it, as it is under £6,000

    Good to hear someone has good news for a change :P
  • No then it will not affect it, as it is under £6,000

    Good to hear someone has good news for a change :P

    Not quite!
    If it's under 6000, and does not take you over the 6000 capital threshold for all your capital, then it's exempt.
    (anything you have that you can sell, or get the rights through the courts to sell, with some exceptions such as your house and personal posessions)
  • cabbage
    cabbage Posts: 1,177 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I thought the threshold is £10k when you are on PC?
    The Cabbage
    Its Advice - Take it or Leave it:D
  • It is £10,000 if your getting Pension Credit.
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