I get contribution based ESA. I know in general I don’t have to declare savings and household income. My grandfather recently died and I’m getting some inheritance via a trust. This won’t be a regular income but I know tax wise I declare it as income.
On this site it says re Contributory ESA “It does not matter what other income or savings you have, other than any occupational or personal pension.“ I’ve read similar on Disability Rights UK. Does this mean I’m fine not saying anything ESA wise because it’s not money I’ve earned by working or a pension? I just have to declare it to the HMRC to pay tax.
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The inheritance will not affect your ESA if you are only receiving ESA(CB) and therefore there is no specific reason for you to contact the DWP but be aware, if you have told HMRC about the inheritance it is likely that they will pass the information onto the DWP and we have had members contacted for information about what they received.
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