Uc carers element

tara2019

Hi everyone ive a question on benefits as some of you no I now receive uc lcwra. Enhanced pip on both and council tax reduction, i have no mortgage as i paid off this. my daughter who is my full time carer gets carers allowance and carers element my question is does my daughters carers benefits reflect on the benefits I receive 
I'm sorry for all questions but this is a 1st for me with being on benefits 
Thanks 
Tara

poppy123456

HI,

I beleive i've answered this question for you before. No, it doesn't affect any of your benefits.

tara2019

Thanks poppy you probably have answered you have helped so much it was only because I received a letter saying carers this could effect council tax reduction 
Thanks poppy enjoy your day ? 

poppy123456

You're welcome.

This will be because the carers allowance is taxable income, so your daughter needs to be aware of that. I claim carers allowance for looking after my daughter but my council tax reduction isn't affected by this.Although all local council have their own criteria for council tax reduction.

Thank you and you too

Ross_Alumni

I hope the above information has been helpful @tara2019  

tara2019

Yes poppy excelled once again in advice given 

Ross_Alumni

As always