Carers allowance and Tax

Bella03
Bella03 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Connected
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Hi i have read somewhere that you need to tell the tax office if you getting carers allowance, is this right? I work part time (12hrs) so dont pay tax as im way under the limit, i do not get any other benefits, do i still need to tell them? TIA

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Carers allowance is taxable income. If it takes you over your personal allowance £12,570/year then you'll need to pay tax. I would say that it's very unlikely this would take you above that amount. 
  • Bella03
    Bella03 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Connected
    Hi, with the carers and work im still way under the limit but do i still have to tell them i get carers? Im a bit confused about it? 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    There's nothing to report because you're under the limit.
  • Bella03
    Bella03 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Connected
    Thats my thinking too but i wanted to make sure, didnt want to get into trouble, think it could be to do with if you get tax credits, which i dont.

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