75 years old next birthday do I pay tax on my disibility allowance?

Question

I dont earn enough to pay tak on my pensions but do they include disibility allowance

living in N.Ireland

Answer 1

I'm not sure about where you are, but my mom pays no taxes on hers in Arkansas. She doesn't even have to file taxes.

Answer 2

Hi Patricia,

All your income is classified for tax purposes. Whether you will pay tax will depend on your total income versus your allowances.

Remember that your DLA is for the purposes of maintaining a 'normal' lifestyle by being able to pay for any help you receive...don't forget to claim for this when you make out yout tax declaration. For example, if you pay someone to help you clean your home, or go shopping for you, this is a legitimate expense and will be added to your allowance.

The answer, then, is that YES your DLA is counted as part of your income, along with any other benefits you may receive, but you may not have to pay tax on this if your allowances are sufficient.

Hope that helps, Patricia,

Good luck,

BobSpain

Answer 3

all your incomes are added together to determine whether or not you pay tax, this includes any private pensions, the state pension and any benefits you may be on

ps.... if you vote Tory they are planning to take over 75s out of the tax bracket altogether... altho who knows if they will keep their promises!!

Answer 4

Disability living allowance is not taxable, so you would not include it in calculating your taxable income no matter how much pension you receive.

Happy birthday!

Answer 5

Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question.

You could speak with the tax office to find out.

Hopefully they won't tax you and even if they do- I hope you have a brilliant birthday :P

Answer 6

no