Can we claim tax back if we have a disability and work?

[Whiterose]

[CMTerSam Volunteer]

Hi Whiterose,

This is not something I've ever heard of. Do you have more details that make you think this is something we can do?

Thanks,

Sam x

[Whiterose in reply to CMTerSam]

Hi Sam, thanks for responding to my question. Basically if some of us manage to work full time and not be a burden to the tax payer, surely it would be a good incentive instead of getting DLA to pay less tax? Despite my many ailments I have managed to work full time, but have spent alot of money to enable myself to do so, in special shoes, complimentary therapies etc and getting help in the home and garden. It would be interesting to know what others think of the idea?

[CMTUnitedKindom Partner]

I think the short answer is - NO!

But you might qualify for additional Working Tax Credits if you get DLA (I think!)

And remember, anyone can avoid paying VAT on disability related equipment by signing a declaration (usually provided by the company supplying the goods) - this includes things like wheelchairs, scooters, and other gadgets.

[Barry52 in reply to CMTUnitedKindom]

If you get the higher rate of DLA, there is a element of tax credits you can claim if you are working which is £2790 per year

[CMTerSam Volunteer]

Really Barry? Interesting to know... I thought it depended on how much you earnt/what hours you work.

[Barry52]

This tax year - 6 April 2012 to 5 April 2013 - on top of your basic Working Tax Credit you could get up to:

£2,790 a year, that is around £54 a week, if you qualify for extra payments because you have a disability

£1,190 a year, that is around £23 a week, if you qualify for extra payments because you have a severe disability

£3,980 a year, that is around £77 a week, if you qualify for both lots of extra payments

If you claim as a couple and both you and your partner have a severe disability, you can qualify for two extra payments of £1,190.

The amount you get also depends on other money you have coming in:

Disability Living Allowance doesn't count as income when your tax credits are worked out

other benefits like Carer's Allowance do count as income, and can reduce your tax credit payments

[Barry52]

Must work min 16hours however Mr Cameron and his mob are increasing this to 23 hours

[Whiterose]

Hi Barry, thanks for responding. I work far more hours than 23 hrs per week, hence my question...

[Barry52]

You don't have children

If you're not responsible for children, you need to work the following hours to get Working Tax Credit:

if you are aged 25 or over, you need to do paid work of at least 30 hours a week

if you have a disability and are 16 or over, you need to do paid work of at least 16 hours a week

if you are aged 60 or over, you need to do paid work of at least 16 hours a week

You have children

If you're responsible for children you need to be aged at least 16, and work the following hours to get Working Tax Credit:

if you're single, you need to do paid work of at least 16 hours a week

if you're in a couple, your joint paid working hours need to be at least 24 a week, with one of you working at least 16 hours a week

[Whiterose in reply to Barry52]

Hi Barry, thanks for answering my question. Although I would llike to ask how much can you earn before you can claim working tax credit? I am over 25 and work 37 hours per week.

[Barry52]

taxcredits.hmrc.gov.uk/Qual...

[Whiterose in reply to Barry52]

Barry you have been very helpful. Thank you very much.