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Universal credit new claim

Hi. 
Son is applying for benefits for 1st time so confused by it all.
Son pays into a pension and the money is taken by his employer before he gets his wages
When filling out form online  UC states income, does it mean all or taxable Gross after pension deductions.
I know wtc used to be after deductions. Thanks

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  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,917 Forumite
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    It's net earnings but UC is about earnings received during your monthly assessment period. If he has savings/capital of more than £16,000 then he's excluded from claiming. If he lives with a partner they claim as a couple.
  • Net earnings as before tax /nice but after the pension comes off. ?
  • calcotti
    calcotti Posts: 15,696 Forumite
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    Net means after deduction of tax, NI and pension contributions.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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