UC and tax rebate
Wilsonwinehouse
Community member Posts: 42 Contributor
Morning guys..
wonder if anyone can advise?
wonder if anyone can advise?
I left my full time job about 4 months ago and claimed UC, I also get pip and have been awarded lcwra m, my first payment of that should be next month.
3 weeks ago I received a letter with a cheque in as a tax rebate from when I worked full time. Not something you get that often.
I learned yesterday that UC would take that as earnings ( even though I earnt it while not getting benefits at all) and would deduct it from my UC.
Is this done all at 55p to the pound for every pound or do I qualify for the work allowance as I have lcwra as it says online?
I learned yesterday that UC would take that as earnings ( even though I earnt it while not getting benefits at all) and would deduct it from my UC.
Is this done all at 55p to the pound for every pound or do I qualify for the work allowance as I have lcwra as it says online?
Many thanks guys x
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Yes a tax rebate is classed as earnings for UC purposes.The work allowance will apply to you. If you claim for help with any rent then it will be £379/month, If you don’t it will be £631/month.Anything over that will reduce your UC by 55%.0
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Thanks for your help0
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