{"id":186127,"date":"2023-08-19T16:42:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-19T16:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=186127"},"modified":"2023-08-19T16:42:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T16:42:23","slug":"how-much-can-i-earn-before-universal-credit-is-reduced-and-do-i-get-a-work-allowance-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/lifestyle\/how-much-can-i-earn-before-universal-credit-is-reduced-and-do-i-get-a-work-allowance-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"How much can I earn before Universal Credit is reduced and do I get a work allowance? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

UNIVERSAL Credit claimants can get extra help depending on their circumstances.<\/p>\n

You can apply for the\u00a0benefit\u00a0even if you're in work and\u00a0are on a low income.<\/p>\n

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The amount of cash you'll get through Universal Credit will depend on your current circumstances.<\/p>\n

The standard allowance if you are on the benefit, single and over 25 is \u00a3368.74.<\/p>\n

If you are single and under 25 it is worth \u00a3292.11.<\/p>\n

But you can get extra amounts if you have children, disabilities or health conditions or if you are looking after someone else.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, there may be extra help on offer for housing costs – the exact amount you will get depends on your circumstances.<\/p>\n

Can I work while claiming Universal Credit?<\/h2>\n

Yes you can – but Universal Credit payments are designed to decrease the more you earn.<\/p>\n

That's because it is supposed to help prop up those who want to get back to work but might not be able to for any number of reasons.<\/p>\n

So you can work while claiming Universal Credit, but the more hours you work and the more you take home in pay, the more your payments will be reduced.<\/p>\n

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How much can I earn before Universal Credit is reduced?<\/h2>\n

For every \u00a31 you earn your Universal Credit payments reduce by 55p – this is known as the taper rate.<\/p>\n

It kicks in once claimants are earning above the Work Allowance, if they are eligible.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

You get a Work Allowance if you (or your partner) are responsible for a child or have limited capability for work.<\/p>\n

How much it is depends on whether you claim the Housing Costs element of Universal Credit.<\/p>\n

The monthly work allowances are:<\/p>\n