Comments on: Permitted Work increased could help entrepreneurs with disabilities

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:06:16 +0000

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

By: J.McNish

J.McNish — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:20:48 +0000

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

By: Ian Gibson

Ian Gibson — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:17:56 +0000

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

By: Jon

Jon — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:39:12 +0000

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

By: myrtle

myrtle — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:07:57 +0000

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

By: Jon

Jon — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:35:07 +0000

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/

By: jean graham

jean graham — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:57:39 +0000

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

By: myrtle

myrtle — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:38:36 +0000

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