DLA and tax credits.....

I rang tax credits to give them over income which i did they asked if any other income we get so i told them i get HRM and LRC the lady on the phone said she has to let head office know this!! Am i right in thinking it only affects your award if your child is on DLA ?? confused and worried incase they stop our award!

thank you

Hi,

It could be that you may be entitled to a disability premium. Which is what my husband gets, as he too is on ESA and gets DLA.

DLA is not counted as income towards Tax Credits.

Hope this gives you a bit of peace of mind whilst your claim is being dealt with.

Radhika.

I'm afraid you're incorrect Gordon. DLA isn't and has never been counted as a taxable benefit

www.hmrc.gov.uk/incometax/taxable-income.htm#2