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Income based JSA whilst self employed

I am currently on income based JSA and self employed. The business is fairly new and I am not yet making much profit, I am wondering how my benefit is affected as I make more profit. I have asked at my job centre but they are quite unsure with those who are self employed.

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  • Sncjw
    Sncjw Posts: 3,596 Forumite
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    im sure if you earn over £70 a week I think they stop it don't they
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  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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    I was asking about JS yesterday 'cos i need to go to sign-on. I've been surfing to see what i may get and there's something on the Gov website saying if you're able to go on the New Enterprise Allowance scheme you may get up to £1274 over 26wks.
    I'm going to ask for more details 'cos it's unlikely i'll find a 'proper job'
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    What it may grow to in time, I know not what.

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  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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    If you were able to join the New Enterprise Allowance this is an old thread here on Mse, it's very long so is going to take a lot of reading but there may be stuff in there that's of interest.
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3412255
    Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
    What it may grow to in time, I know not what.

    Daniel Defoe: 1725.
  • allen35
    allen35 Posts: 1,516 Forumite
    As you are entitled to JSA i take it your self employment is below 16 hours per week.

    If you work 30 hrs plus you may be entitled to working tax credits or if a single parent or have a disability 16hrs plus.

    With a low income you may also be entitled to HB and Council Tax Support, be sure to get a benefit check as your income and circumstances change.
    Forums can be/are a good guide to entitlement and it is good practice to back it up with clarification from the relevant department/specialist with written confirmation to safeguard yourself.
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