{"id":68603,"date":"2023-10-20T18:42:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/?p=68603"},"modified":"2023-10-20T18:42:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:42:35","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:\/\/celeband.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 \u00a31,000s of extra help depending on their circumstances.<\/p>\n

Millions are eligible for a standard allowance which is paid monthly and designed to help with your\u00a0living costs.<\/p>\n

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Households can apply for the\u00a0benefit\u00a0even if they're at work.<\/p>\n

But the exact 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

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

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

You can work when claiming Universal Credit but 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

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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

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

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