jobseekers joint claim +SA

[Kezz]

Has anyone been part of a joint claim for job seekers allowance? Does that need to go on the self assessment form? :|

My boyfriend was unemployed and living with me and they took my info into account and we ended up as a joint claim (I was self employed, he was looking for work) the money was paid to his bank.

Do I need to find out what dates the claim was and how much it was etc and add it to my self assessment form?

 

[Robert Pearce]

This guidance from HM Revenue & Customs states that, for tax purposes, the JSA payment is deemed to be the income of the person nominated to receive the payment. From what you've written, the nominated person was your boyfriend and so it shouldn't affect your self assessment.

 

[Kezz]

Oh that's good news, thank you! Saves trying to trawl for the paperwork or getting through to Job centre on the phone!