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[homerbart]

dont know what site to put this on.

Anyway I am medically retired about 4 years now and receive a private pension from the Civil Service - also Incapacity Benefit.

I do believe I am allowed to work 16 hours a week. Now if that is true - would I be taxed in my new job as I already pay tax from the CS pension. Also would Incapacity Benefit people see that if you are able to work 16 hours a week you could work full time.

[cuddleMe]

u dont get taxed or pay NI if you r working certain hrs a week, i think if u work less than 16 hrs then u dont pay any tax? check on their website

[homerbart]

thanks cuddleme - but I did check the website "Permitted Work" or something like that but when you read on it seems possible you would pay tax. Before I would embark on a job I need to investigate every nook and cranny.

[scoobydooby]

It doesn't matter whether you work 16 hours or 40 hours, the fact that you recieve a pension will be taken into account and will be classed as taxable earnings. I would also imagine that you'd loose the incapacity benefit (although I'm not sure) as it's paid to people who cannot work????

I work with two retired, on full pension, Police Officers and at the end of each year they have to complete tax returns. Their pensionsn are included in the total income and, for thet past few years, they have had to pay 'super tax' because of it.

[homerbart]

thanks scoobydo for your answer - but I genuinely am not well some days so really could only manage up to 16 hours a week. The fact I could end up paying "super tax" and losing incapacity benefit would put me off. I am looking into voluntary work - am waiting on forms to arrive.

I am getting very fed up in the house as I live on my own and it can be lonely and I enjoyed working as I did for 40 years. I am working from I was 13

[scoobydooby]

Voluntary work would be great. I can't think that it would make a difference if the work was casual. That way, you could work voluntarily on days where you feel well enough only. Hopefully, someone will be able to advise you further. Good luck, I hope you are able to find something fulfilling.

[themas]

1. The rules about permitted work & incapacity benefit are complex. You cannot work more than 16 hrs per week or earn more than �86 p wk & cannot do this for more than 52 weeks. There are also other rules. If you want to do this I suggest you find out about the rules from the Benefit Office or get advice from your local CAB - you could easily fall foul of the regulations & be treated as available for work.

2. If you have a pension it is quite likely that this - unless it is small - will reduce the amount of your incapacity benefit. If the Benefit people are not aware of your pension then they should be informed - again, you can get advice from CAB.

[homerbart]

Thanks themas - you are right in the rules are complex. It is so hard to get a benefit nowadays that I would be a mug to give it up..

As you can see in my reply I worked in the Civil Service myself for such a long time and during that time I saw so many hapless blunders. I will have to put up with the loneliness and count myself lucky. dont get me wrong I have fantastic friends and a little dog who gets me out. thanks everybody for your answers. I think I will give getting a job a MISS It is so sad because I am prepared to work for a few hours a week but there are too many risks. bye for now