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

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beeser
beeser Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited January 5 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 Community member Posts: 55,134 Disability Gamechanger
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    You only need to pay tax on earnings if your annual income is more than £12,570. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 4,729 Scope online community team
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    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. 
    Albus (he/him)

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community member Posts: 2,675 Disability Gamechanger
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    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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