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Means Test Jobseekers - Spouse Working - Gross pay - PRSI AND USC?

  • 22-01-2011 12:35pm
    #1
    scoobisnacks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭


    Hello,

    I have a query. My spouse MAY have found a job. I know that there is already a calculator here with a simulation means test of how much job seeker's allowance someone may be entitled to if their partner is working but my question is what is deemed reckonable income. I know that it should be GROSS PAY minus PRSI and not tax, but can you deduct the Universal Social Charge?

    Many thanks!


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  • #2
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/means_test_for_social_welfare_payments/means_test.html


  • #3
    scoobisnacks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭scoobisnacks


    Thank for that however it still doesn't answer my question.

    My question is quite specific - For the means test Is it GROSS PAY minus PRSI or is it GROSS PAY minus PRSI and USC?

    The website states:

    "How your income from employment or self employment is assessed depends on the payment you are getting. When assessing your income from employment the following are always deducted from your gross earnings:

    PRSI
    Union dues
    Superannuation or contribution to a pension fund"

    But I have seen somewhere that the pension levy is also deducted so I am assuming that the USC is deducted as it is the Health Levy and Pension Levy rolled into one.

    Thanks again


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