Should I switch to universal credit? 13 December 2021 at 12:59PM in Benefits & tax credits 5 replies 1.5K views

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calcotti

I think it could do with a warning to the low income self employed about the Minimum Income Floor.

NedS

You also shouldn't put a figure on earnings for self employed (Self-employed workers earning less than £1,200 a month) as the amount will be different for everyone, depending on their circumstances so it isn't possible to give an exact figure, or even a ballpark guide, as the MIF covers a large range, from £4.62 x 16h up to £8.91 x 35h/week.

stutakesphotos

"compared wiht 30 hours on working tax credit"
Compared with 
Sorry to be pedantic

I wonder whether it should mention discretionary housing payments?

Overall, I really like it. Great stuff

DaphneHall

It says in the article dated 17 Jan 2022 that you have to complete the UC claim in one online session - in fact you can save it part filled and log on again and come back to it - just the date of claim isn't registered until you press the submit button

J_Mackwell

Hi currently receive CTC (not WTC or HB) based on income minus gift aided deductions. Am only able to gift aid so much of my donations due to not paying much tax due to level of income. Am considering 3 options:
1. Stay with CTC, monitor and limit gift aided giving, though will give donate more than I can gift aid. (also use gift aided giving as tax deductible.
2. Stay with CTC, register for CharitiesTrust Payroll giving so donations taken before tax - BUT not sure if CTC assessed on left over income or not? Any ideas?
3. Move over to UC, register for CharitiesTrust Payroll giving so donations taken before tax which I believe UC use the left over income to base my UC award on? Is this correct?

So which option is best, both for my family and also for the charities I support?