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9 years 7 months ago - 9 years 7 months ago #124312 by Daffodil
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First post, so sorry if not a question for this forum. Can anyone tell me which are the applicable tax years if a claim for ESA(CB) is started now (but backdated to June). Brief situation:-
From 2009 to Oct 2013 on ESA(CB/IR). Stopped to begin self-employment (Oct 2013 to June 2014).
Long term progressive degenerative illness becomes worse during self-employed period, leading to sick note being issued in June 2014. Am not working. Have not applied for ESA as I would not qualify for ESA(IR) for a while due to personal situation. Hence my question regarding if/when I may be able to apply for ESA(CB).
Nearly forgot ! I have recently paid Class 2 contributions for the period of self-employment, if that makes any difference.
Thank you for any help and really appreciate all the information on the site.
From 2009 to Oct 2013 on ESA(CB/IR). Stopped to begin self-employment (Oct 2013 to June 2014).
Long term progressive degenerative illness becomes worse during self-employed period, leading to sick note being issued in June 2014. Am not working. Have not applied for ESA as I would not qualify for ESA(IR) for a while due to personal situation. Hence my question regarding if/when I may be able to apply for ESA(CB).
Nearly forgot ! I have recently paid Class 2 contributions for the period of self-employment, if that makes any difference.
Thank you for any help and really appreciate all the information on the site.
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9 years 7 months ago #124314 by slugsta
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Hi daffodil,
I believe that the relevant tax years are the 2 complete ones prior to this, thus 2011/12 and 2012/13. I don't know whether your self employed contributions would be counted, I'm sure one of the other mods will know!
I believe that the relevant tax years are the 2 complete ones prior to this, thus 2011/12 and 2012/13. I don't know whether your self employed contributions would be counted, I'm sure one of the other mods will know!
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9 years 7 months ago #124326 by Gordon
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Daffodil
I've not double checked this, but I believe there are two NICs that the self-employed can buy, Class 2 or Class 4. Class 2 NICs should count towards the ESA(CB) Contribution Conditions, Class 4 only count towards a full State Pension.
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I've not double checked this, but I believe there are two NICs that the self-employed can buy, Class 2 or Class 4. Class 2 NICs should count towards the ESA(CB) Contribution Conditions, Class 4 only count towards a full State Pension.
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9 years 7 months ago - 9 years 7 months ago #124330 by Daffodil
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Thank you Mrs Hurtyback & Gordon.
Very helpful information.
Can I just ask whether after 6 Apr 2015 starts a new "relevant tax years" period. This would then include my self-employed period.
I vaguely remember reading that a new contribution year starts in January 2015 but cannot recall where I saw it so I could be mistaken.
I didn't pay Class 4 contributions as the Pension Forecast stated I'd already achieved sufficient NI for the state pension.
Thank you again.
Very helpful information.
Can I just ask whether after 6 Apr 2015 starts a new "relevant tax years" period. This would then include my self-employed period.
I vaguely remember reading that a new contribution year starts in January 2015 but cannot recall where I saw it so I could be mistaken.
I didn't pay Class 4 contributions as the Pension Forecast stated I'd already achieved sufficient NI for the state pension.
Thank you again.
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9 years 7 months ago #124331 by Gordon
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The ESA Contribution Conditions apply to the two full tax years preceding the current benefit year which starts on the first Monday in the calendar year, so contributions in the Tax year 2014-15 will not be usable until 2016!
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The ESA Contribution Conditions apply to the two full tax years preceding the current benefit year which starts on the first Monday in the calendar year, so contributions in the Tax year 2014-15 will not be usable until 2016!
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9 years 7 months ago #124333 by Daffodil
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Gordon
Sorry, I didn't make myself clear in previous post.
Some Class 2 contributions were for the period from Oct 2013 to end of that tax year (Apr 2014).
Do these count for a claim from Jan 2015 ?
I assume the shorter period of Class 2 contributions, between Apr and Jun 2014 come in with the year you mention (2016).
I think I now understand !!
Please excuse my confusion. I now see why many of us need a forum such as this and am so grateful for all the hard work and time of everyone involved.
Sorry, I didn't make myself clear in previous post.
Some Class 2 contributions were for the period from Oct 2013 to end of that tax year (Apr 2014).
Do these count for a claim from Jan 2015 ?
I assume the shorter period of Class 2 contributions, between Apr and Jun 2014 come in with the year you mention (2016).
I think I now understand !!
Please excuse my confusion. I now see why many of us need a forum such as this and am so grateful for all the hard work and time of everyone involved.
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