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I know, I have seen this website and it says that if the non-dependant child is a student it does not affect my benefits right? However, my accountant says that if my child will earn more than 130 pounds weekly it can affect my benefits. Could you please tell me exactly whether it will affect my benefits or not, as I don't know who to belive...
Thanks
Originally posted by pandaffu
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The link states:
“A non-dependant deduction doesn't apply to a full-time student during term time or during holidays if they're not working.
A non-dependant deduction does apply if a student works for 16 hours or more a week during the summer holidays. You may need to ask them to contribute towards your housing costs.”
As I read it your son will only affect your benefits if they are working more than 16 hours during the summer holidays.
I would put more faith in Shelter than an accountant to get this right.
However you should note that these rules refer to Housing Benefit. If your housing costs were coming through Universal Credit I think a non- dependant deduction would be made for students
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/non-dependants