Benefits and Tax Credits

The tax-free childcare system is available to self-employed parents to help them with childcare costs. Here’s what you can get & how to apply.

ESA is a type of sick-pay for people who cannot work due to an illness or disability, it’s recently been extended to the self employed.

Working Tax Credits are available to eligible individuals who earn below a certain threshold, including those who are self-employed. Working Tax Credits are available to individuals whose income is below a certain level. They have, in the most, been replaced by Universal Credits.

Universal credits help by topping up your income and then get reduced as you begin to earn more. Perfect if your business income takes a dip or you are just starting out. Here’s how to find out if you can claim.

A list of which state benefits are taxable and those that are not, including universal credit, attendance allowance and job seekers allowance

Child benefit is a payment by the government to support certain people who are responsible for children up to the age of 20. The amount you can claim, if at all, depends on yours and your partner’s circumstances, as well as the number of children you are responsible for.

When you’re a self-employed dad-to-be getting to grips with your paternity pay rights will help with: planning the amount of take to time off; understanding how your earnings will be affected. Self-Employed Paternity Pay Whilst being your own boss can bring many benefits. When you are employed you have a right to claim for statutory … Read more

Universal Credit is a form of financial support available for people with low income or needs some temporary help, including the self-employed.