DLA & SA Tax Return

Suffolker

I have been receiving disability living allowance since July 2011 because of my Multiple Schlerosis and work as a self employed bookkeeper only earning a mere £3000 a year. Anyway I know DLA isn't taxable but I was wondering do I still include it on my SA tax return? If so whereabouts?
Many thanks in advance

HB58

I will be interested to see the replies to this as I will soon have the same problem.

Notmyrealname

No. You do not put down DLA on the self assessment form. If you look at the help pages for the "Benefits" page of the SA form you'll see it lists what needs to be put down and DLA is not in the list.

fogartyblue.

Notmyrealname wrote: »

No. You do not put down DLA on the self assessment form. If you look at the help pages for the "Benefits" page of the SA form you'll see it lists what needs to be put down and DLA is not in the list.

Correct.

DLA is a non taxable source of income.

As you say, there is a comprehensive list on the form.

Suffolker

Ok thank you for your replies. Abit off topic but in future if I was to jointly apply for a morgage (partner earns 10 times more than me) would the DLA go towards my 'income' amount? Or no because it's not on tax return? Although I imagin having M.S would bring morgage up anyway

fogartyblue.

Suffolker wrote: »

Ok thank you for your replies. Abit off topic but in future if I was to jointly apply for a morgage (partner earns 10 times more than me) would the DLA go towards my 'income' amount? Or no because it's not on tax return? Although I imagin having M.S would bring morgage up anyway

Some banks accept this type of benefit including IIDB and others as income.

Best to speak with an independant broker.