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Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:02 pm
by Ant.tl
my iva started on the 29th october 2013 and
i have just recieved a back dated benifit payment for june to novembeber, this is a one off payment, i know that i have to disclose any extra income i reciev but do i disclose all the amount or the amount of backdated benefit from when my iva started thankyou
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:24 pm
by plasticdaft
Disclose it all. Always the best way.
Paul
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:08 pm
by martinw
disclosing it doesn't always mean it'll be taken, but trying to hide it won't do much for the client IP relationship
Martin
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:52 pm
by kazzafunk
I agree with the above advice. Always best to be upfront with your IP.
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 11:04 pm
by MelanieGiles
Definitely disclose the whole sum, and if your IVA income was based on you receiving a lower benefit I imagine that all of the money will be due to the IVA, and you may also need to have your payments increased if your benefit income is now raised accordingly.
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:48 pm
by clairemichelle
Hi ant.tl
As everyone has said definitely disclose the payment. However if the payment was in relation to a dedicated disability benefit such as dla care or mobility then you may be able to agree or discuss with your ip about keeping the payment to help with specific expenditure items for your disability needs.
If its another means tested benefit this may not be the casde. However make sure theres no impact on council tax or housing benefit or tax credits that you need to factor in as well. Best to check all bases before you spend it so your doing the right thing checking.
If you want any further information please ask.