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What money is counted when my benefit is worked out?

We count the money you earn from work after money has been taken out for:-

• Tax
• National Insurance and
• Half of any money you pay into a pension fund

We do not count:-

• The first £5.00 of the money you earn each week, if you are single
• The first £10.00 of the money you earn each week, if you are a couple
• The first £15.00 of the money you earn each week, if you are disabled
• The first £25.00 of the money you earn each week, if you are a single parent

We also count any other money you have coming in. This includes most Social Security benefits, maintenance for adults, works pensions and any savings or capital you have.

We do not count:-

• Disability Living Allowance
• Attendance Allowance
• Mobility Allowance
• War Widows Pension
• War Disablement Pension
• Child Benefit
• Guardian's Allowance
• Maintenance payments for dependant children.

But we need to know if you get any of these, as you may get more Housing Benefit.