Universal credit deduction question 9 September 2022 at 9:07AM in Benefits & tax credits 1 reply 152 views

Chrome020

I received my latest statement today, I'm receiving £334 in benefits. I was paid £228 from my employer in this period. Looking at deductions they've taken off £125.04 for 'take-home pay' I rang up and asked why as I thought there were no deductions unless I was paid more than £334, I was told this is because I'm not a parent, is that correct? Other deductions include £20 for an advance payment which im not questioning, but then another deduction of £62.88 for debt I owe dwp which I think is an old advance from a previous claim, I was paying £5 a month towards that but as Ive only been paid £228 since July I haven't been able to afford to pay anything, does anyone know why they've taken such a large amount? It's left me with just £125 to be paid to me after all the deductions.

calcotti

There is a deduction of 55% of the earnings unless you have a child on the claim or have been found to have Limited Capability for Work or Limited Capability for Work and Work Related Related.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-work-allowances/universal-credit-work-allowances