Employed and self employed

caincab182

I’m employed for 20 hours per week for a school and been furloughed I’m also a licensed taxi driver self employed which I do to top up my hours as work in the taxi trade as declined. I have been employed for 4 years before this I was self employed full time I have done tax returns since 1999 am I entitled to any help from government as I’m only getting 20 hours pay 

calcotti

If needed look at eligibility for Universal Credit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/. 

There are online calculators to help you assess entitlement  https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Be aware that claiming UC will end any Tax Credits, Housing Benefit or other means tested benefits you currently get.

You will be excluded from UC if you have savings over £16,000.

You may also be able to claim Council Tax Reduction from your local council.

If you are part of a couple you both have to claim and assessed on your joint circumstances.

whizzywoo

To find out if you are eligible for the Government SEISS scheme you need to check online with HMRC
https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/self-employment-support/enter-unique-taxpayer-reference

You will need to enter in your Unique Tax Reference number (UTR) and your National Insurance Number.

Jeremy535897

Youtube from HMRC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X4oMjIY0Bs&feature=youtu.be