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UC and self employed

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Ilovecoffee22 · 21/09/2023 14:01

Hello.

I wondered if you could help me. We have been on tax credits for a long time but as you are aware they are moving everyone to UC.

I'm currently employed at the moment but I am going to be moving to self employed ( I'm not starting my own business) I will still be working at the same place I was employed but it will be self employed basis supporting a colleague with an access to work grant. I will be doing 23hrs each week.

Will it be quite simple in regards to UC I'm getting my self dressed out. I won't be making a profit or anything like that.

Thanks

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PickledPurplePickle · 21/09/2023 17:47

TheBabylonian · 21/09/2023 15:03

You will likely have problems with any personal pension contributions, many people find they have to fight and fight and even go to tribunals to get them to allow/deduct personal pension contributions for the self-employed.

They will also likely badger you to get more than the one client too.

I’ve never heard of this and it’s my job

please provide some links

JoaneSpencer · 22/09/2023 01:44

Hey there! I'm not an expert on UC, but I'd suggest reaching out to a financial advisor or the UC helpline for accurate info. They'll be able to guide you through the process. Don't stress, you've got this! 😊

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Ilovecoffee22 · 22/09/2023 13:11

Ilovecoffee22 · 21/09/2023 14:01

Hello.

I wondered if you could help me. We have been on tax credits for a long time but as you are aware they are moving everyone to UC.

I'm currently employed at the moment but I am going to be moving to self employed ( I'm not starting my own business) I will still be working at the same place I was employed but it will be self employed basis supporting a colleague with an access to work grant. I will be doing 23hrs each week.

Will it be quite simple in regards to UC I'm getting my self dressed out. I won't be making a profit or anything like that.

Thanks

Thanks for all the advise however on doing more research etc I've decided not to uptake the offer instead rethinking my options. Thanks

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