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HB and CTB Query
MaryTaylor1971
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Hi all, my husband has started his own business, it's early days and income is low so we are claiming housing and council tax benefits. I just got a letter back saying they need his tax code, we claimed a few years ago when he was employed and they never asked for his tax code so I just wondered why they need it now. Any ideas?
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MaryTaylor1971 wrote: »Hi all, my husband has started his own business, it's early days and income is low so we are claiming housing and council tax benefits. I just got a letter back saying they need his tax code, we claimed a few years ago when he was employed and they never asked for his tax code so I just wondered why they need it now. Any ideas?
When employed a tax code isn't needed, the claim is based on wage slips etc and the wage slip will show the tax code.
When self employed a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) is needed to prove you are registered as self employed - I suspect that is what they are after.“You’re only here for a short visit.
Don’t hurry, don't worry and be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”Walter Hagen
365 Day 1p Challenge for 2021 #41 ✅
Jar £440.31/£667.95 and Bank £389.67/£667.950 -
Thank you for replying. When you apply, do they take into account the bills you have to pay or is it purely based on your income?0
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MaryTaylor1971 wrote: »Thank you for replying. When you apply, do they take into account the bills you have to pay or is it purely based on your income?
Purely based on income (and capital).Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.0 -
MaryTaylor1971 wrote: »Thank you for replying. When you apply, do they take into account the bills you have to pay or is it purely based on your income?
income minus any business expenses.
e.g.
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/benefits-financial-help/benefits-advice-if-youre-self-employed“You’re only here for a short visit.
Don’t hurry, don't worry and be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”Walter Hagen
365 Day 1p Challenge for 2021 #41 ✅
Jar £440.31/£667.95 and Bank £389.67/£667.950
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