on jobseekers and child benefit can i still sell my crafts

staceyb2003

I claim jobseekers but still sell my crafts here there n everywhere the odd fifty quid now and then what i'm wondering is am i allowed to be doing this as it does not actually limit the hours i can look for work etc ? sorry if this is in the wrong place i'm new here

tinktay84

its moe a case of making sure you let hem know if you earn money I think. Hve a look on direct.gov.uk there might be info. I dont want to sy too muh as im not 100% but I wuld def speak to your advisor about it but I would also use he terms 'im thinking of' rather than 'I am'

staceyb2003

thanks its all a bit confusing i'm searching away and finding stuffabout becoming self employed etc

tinktay84

I would say trying to search the internet is going to make you more and more confused. ike I say speak to your advisor and make suree you mae it clear that it is a hyperthetical question as they can be funny and stop your benefits

hermum

You need to let them know that you earn occasionally, else you could be investigated for benefit fraud.
You can possibly earn some money without losing benefit but speak to them & find out.

mazroy

If you dont declare the earnings they could stop your benefits should they find out about your craft sales.

tommyknocker

I understand you can earn the princely sum of £20 per week without notification if claiming benefits. Any more has to be declared.

cosmic-dust

tommyknocker wrote: »

I understand you can earn the princely sum of £20 per week without notification if claiming benefits. Any more has to be declared.

This applies to single parents ^^.
Single person £5 per week.
Couple £10 per week.
Single parent £20 per week.

You must inform the DWP.

soolin

You would also need to ensure that HMRC were aware, even if your allowances cover your income you would still need to declare and apply for low earnings exemption for NIC