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Advice for friend regarding JSa

Darlyd
Darlyd Posts: 1,337 Forumite
edited 10 November 2011 at 1:03AM in Benefits & tax credits
Friend of mine who has no children was in full time work, but her personal circumstances changed so she moved to Liverpool, and is now staying with her sister inlaw and her children.

She is worried about claiming JSA (she has applied for many jobs to no avail) because SIL is claiming tax credits.

Would claiming JSA for herself infact interfere with SIL tax credits? (SIL works part time). And housing/tax benefit.
Thanks for your time.

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  • in a word NO
  • salau2
    salau2 Posts: 123 Forumite
    It could affect the SIL Housing and Council Tax benefit. If this Sister in Law was the only adult in the house she will lose the single person discount when your friend moves in. If your friend is over 25 and claiming JSA(IB) OR aged 18+ and not in work then there is a £9.40 deduction per week for housing benefit and there is no deduction for Council Tax Benefit if your friend is receiving JSA(IB.) if receiving JSA(C) then the deduction is £2.85 from Council Tax benefit.
    Don't thank me, thank my post :T

    NOTE: Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems.
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