Council tax benefit. Advised to evict my friend, Would he be better off.

lost_for_words

My mate who is now over 60 was evicted 2 years ago so I took him in. But I have been on esa for 13 weeks and may now have to go on jsa. I cannot get ctax benefit as I am being honest and that he is doing a few jobs like a paper round, collecting glasses at a club an earning around £120 a week. He gives me around £40 per week. But someone from the advice centre said that I should think of myself here and more or less kick him out. I would find that very hard to do and what would happen to him. He is 61. Would he be better off elsewhere due to his age. What would you do if you were in my situation.
Sorry if it is not clear. very stressed atm.

Thanks all.

nannytone_2

you havent said what the issue is with the council tax.
unless you are partners, his income has nothing to do with you.

there would possibly be a non dependant deduction from your council tax benefit, but as his earnings are so low, it wouldnt be excessive

lost_for_words

The last time I applied for ctax benefit they wanted to see his payslips which he does not get. So I never had the documents they wanted. When I apply for jsa tomorrow Im sure they will ask about the other person living in the house.

Thanks

Housing_Benefit_Officer

The non dep deduction would be bout £3.30 per week.

If he was classed as a lodger or sub tenant there is no deduction.

nannytone_2

they will ask about members of your household. people that you have joint financial interests with.

if this person is not your partner, then their income is irrelevant to your claim for JSA.

he shouldnt be working cash in hand though, as it is illegal.
if he doesnt receive payslips then he should register with HMRC as self employed and complete a yearly self assessment form

lost_for_words

So I have to ask him to up his payment or he will have to leave. And I would hate to do that at his age.

Thanks

lost_for_words

Ok thanks for that. Should I tell him to quit the jobs and claim jsa as well. I think that the evening job is going to go into his account very shortly so the other issue is the paper round he is doing. Cant see him getting proper payslips there.

lost_for_words

Ok thanks for the advice. have to go out know. Would love some more feedback though

sulkisu

lost_for_words wrote: »

Ok thanks for that. Should I tell him to quit the jobs and claim jsa as well. I think that the evening job is going to go into his account very shortly so the other issue is the paper round he is doing. Cant see him getting proper payslips there.

Absolutely not. His income is significantly more than JSA, plus he could be sanctioned for giving up work just to claim benefits. It might not be much but he is pretty fortunate to have some sort of employment (especially, dare I say, at his age). Find out what the non-dependent deduction will be before making any rash decisions. £40 per week is not a huge amount, assuming it covers everything bar food for example), so he will probably be more than willing to pay a few pounds extra, if the alternative is moving out and finding somewhere to live.

Housing_Benefit_Officer

sulkisu wrote: »

Absolutely not. His income is significantly more than JSA, plus he could be sanctioned for giving up work just to claim benefits. It might not be much but he is pretty fortunate to have some sort of employment (especially, dare I say, at his age). Find out what the non-dependent deduction will be before making any rash decisions. £40 per week is not a huge amount, assuming it covers everything bar food for example), so he will probably be more than willing to pay a few pounds extra, if the alternative is moving out and finding somewhere to live.

Gross income: £394 or more - deduction £9.90 per week
Gross income: £316 to £393.99 - deduction £8.25 per week
Gross income: £183 to £315.99 - deduction £6.55 per week
Gross income: less than £182.99 - deduction £3.30 per week.

If he is earning £120 per week the deduction will be £3.30 per week from your Council Tax Support.

What a bizarre advice centre recommends you kick out your friend for a mere £3.30 loss of Council Tax Support!

And if he gives up working and loses £50 income by claiming Job Seekers Allowance it will save you just £3.30 per week.

lost_for_words

Surely if I was living alone I would get the council tax paid and help with the service charge. So that would give me £280 per month that I could easily live on.