Permitted Work increased could help entrepreneurs with disabilities
The amount you can earn whilst on Permitted Work has increased from October 2008. Previously a disabled entrepreneur on Permitted Work could earn £88.50 profit without it affecting their benefits. Now the amount has been increase to £92.00 to fall inline with the national minimum wage increase.
This extra £3.50 is only a small rise, but it’s worth remembering that it is profit and not earnings.
Example;- Now, if a disabled person’s business expenses (rent, materials, staff wages) were £100.00, they would be able to earn £192.00 without it affecting their benefits.
If you are disabled and are interested in becoming self employed, contact your Disability Employment Adviser at the Job Centre and see if you are eligible to trade under the Permitted Work rule.
For further information see my article on Permitted work
Thanks to Paul Watson Solicitor in Middlesbrough for supporting us
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I wish 2 start up small event cafe at outdoor events. As this is seasonal and contractual my main worry is the payment of rent/council tax. how does housing benifit work if you have work for 2 weeks then none for 3 wks. Bearing in mind how slow applications can be. would my income support and DLA be affected? i have been trying to find someone to talk to and advise me that has specialist knowledge of disabled persons to no avail,
thanks
hi I really want to try this but i am very scared it is a big step as I suffer from Lupus SLE, I Have good days and bad days what happens if i cant cope with the work and decide not to catty on will this effect my benifits and while I am earing will it effect my disability living allowance?
Thank you jean
Hi Jean
Starting up in business will not effect your DLA.
You my be eligible for test trading
http://www.disabilitymeansbusiness.com/start-up-support/not-sure-if-your-business-idea-is-viable-try-test-trading-and-ease-your-way-in/
or other financial support
http://www.disabilitymeansbusiness.com/start-up-support/test-trading-vs-permitted-work-vs-working-tax-credits-for-the-disabled-entrepreneur/
HtELLO, IHAVE epilepsy and have found it impossible to find employment. As I have helped in kitchens and serving custiomers 4 various charities and fundraising groups I would like to start a catering busines which would be primarily 4 parties and oudoor events in the summer. how would this effect my housing benefit? there is no longer a disability advice worker at the jobcentre. It is likely that I would working full time for a week then no work 4 week etc and you cant keep stopping and starting HB,
thanks
myrtle
Hi have you read my article on Working Tax Credits?
http://www.disabilitymeansbusiness.com/latest-posts/working-tax-credits-financial-support-for-an-entrepreneur/
You really need to be speaking with someone at the job centre, but you could still be eligible for housing benefit
Hi,
I was wondering
(a) Was the figure of £95 the amount net of tax and
(b) Are the earnings averaged over a time frame – i.e if illness varies and income £ 50 one week and £140 the next
(c) Are the earning the week money received?
(d) In terms of car expenses can an amount per mile be claimed – tax authorities accept 40P per mile as legitimate expense without profit
Sorry for all the questions – any help appreciated
Thanks
Ian
Hello, Could someone confirm the current situation/conditions for Permitted Earnings for entrepeneurs please?
i want to set up as a in independent counselling practitioner working from home, and to utilise my 14years of proessional experience. What are the rules concerning this with IB? I would welcome advice in the best approach to I.B. office to request permission to join the scheme. What should I be aware of and include in my letter?
Many thanks
J
Hi – The permitted work rules are here http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjured/DG_171909 if you need clarification contact your DEA at the job centre