Hi, my name is beeser! I have been offered a cash in hand job

beeser
beeser Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited January 2024 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi I was getting universal credit, i have been offered a cash in hand job will they be able to see if I'm paying tax on this money?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    You only need to pay tax on earnings if your annual income is more than £12,570. 
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 11,423 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Hey there @beeser and welcome to the community!

    Just wanted to stop in and say hi, I can see you're already getting some help with your query. Though I will add, you should always be paying taxes where needed, even if the money is cash in hand. 
  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 5,398 Championing
    If it's actually 'cash' then no one would know unless you're putting it in a bank account or the employer is declaring it.

    Once it's in an account, HMRC & DWP etc will be able too see that electronically for years to come.  It probably won't trigger any immediate action, but could cause issues in future if you're ever investigated or asked to send bank statements.

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