Self Employed and going to the dogs
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sue311
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Hi, My husband has been self employed for over 20 years but for the past couple of years work has dropped dramatically.
Last year he only earned £900 profit for the whole of the year.
We never claimed benefits until then when we were awarded working tax credit of £83 a week and housing and council tax benefit.
After bills we currently have £38 to live on and I am worried about heating costs in the winter,as they are going up £40 a month and we have very little work coming in.
Do you know if we will be able to claim anything to help with the winter bills.
Many Thanks
Last year he only earned £900 profit for the whole of the year.
We never claimed benefits until then when we were awarded working tax credit of £83 a week and housing and council tax benefit.
After bills we currently have £38 to live on and I am worried about heating costs in the winter,as they are going up £40 a month and we have very little work coming in.
Do you know if we will be able to claim anything to help with the winter bills.
Many Thanks
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He could quit work completely (using the reason not ecomically viable to continue-to avoid being sanctioned) and get income based job seekers allowance which would be £111.45 per week for a couple. You would continue to get your housing and council tax benefit but would lose the £900 profit per year and any fringe benefits that the self employed business provides you such as a contribution towards your household bills as a business expense.
Or you could look for work yourself if you have the ability to work.:footie:
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Hi, My husband has been self employed for over 20 years but for the past couple of years work has dropped dramatically.
Last year he only earned £900 profit for the whole of the year.
We never claimed benefits until then when we were awarded working tax credit of £83 a week and housing and council tax benefit.
After bills we currently have £38 to live on and I am worried about heating costs in the winter,as they are going up £40 a month and we have very little work coming in.
Do you know if we will be able to claim anything to help with the winter bills.
Many Thanks
Hi Sue - there's information on what is available to claim, on our Adviceguide website. As you may already know, what you can claim is often dependent on your circumstances. We'd recommend contacting your local bureau and talking to an adviser to see what your options might be.“Official CAB Representative
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