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Would a nanny's Xmas bonus affect her Universal Credit?

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idontknow54789 · 10/11/2021 14:08

Just that really. We employ a nanny three days a week (she's self employed as she also works for other families the rest of the week) and was going to give her a Xmas bonus equivalent to one weeks pay but now I'm thinking that might affect her universal credit which I know she also claims. Does anyone know if this is the case? Should I give her vouchers instead? - I'd rather do money as I know it'll be more useful to her but I don't want to mess anything up.

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AdoraBell · 10/11/2021 16:15

Completely agree SleepingStsndingUp

OP yes, definitely cash in the Christmas card.

SleepingStandingUp · 10/11/2021 16:10

I do find it a sad state though that someone presumably working full time as a Nanny so a job that requires a level of responsibility is still on UC. Not in a "she shouldn't get them" but in a "how have we gone so wrong that she needs them"

BirdsBirdsBird · 10/11/2021 14:58

Sorry to be a spoilsport, but vouchers and cash from your employer are just the same as if you paid it in the nanny's payroll and should be taxed. A non cash or non voucher gift would be free of any tax implications.

ParkheadParadise · 10/11/2021 14:51

That's a lovely thing to do.
I would be putting the cash in a card and wishing her a
Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🎄

Years ago when I was a teenage mum I had a cleaning job. The couple gave me £50 at Christmas I thought I had won the lottery. I was able to buy dd a toy kitchen and lots of small presents it was the best feeling. Every time I looked at the kitchen years later I always remembered them.

SleepingStandingUp · 10/11/2021 14:45

Yup, Cash in a card as a Christmas Present rather than a works bonus

TrussOnABus · 10/11/2021 14:42

Nothing useful to add other than you sound like a really lovely and considerate person. Lovely display of festive cheer Smile

cherrytreecottage · 10/11/2021 14:20

Yeah it would impact her UC payments. As others have suggested, a voucher or cash in a card is a lovely gift and ensures she gets the full benefit!

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 10/11/2021 14:12

Yeah I'd do cash in hand, or a supermarket or highstreet gift card.

Toastytoads · 10/11/2021 14:10

I would get her a voucher or give her the cash. That's very kind of you