In England
2007-03-05 19:24:13 · 9 answers · asked by JOANNE C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Unfortunately, there is very little you can claim in that situation. It's one of the injustices of the system - you work and show initiative and put your heart and soul into something, and suffer for it.
If you decided instead to do drugs and lay about all day, you could be housed and fed by the state, and even get an allowance for your dog!
It's a mad, mad world.
Edit: maybe this source could give you some info, and also it's worth a visit to CAB, and a long chat with your accountant/tax advisor.
http://www.primeinitiative.org.uk/newsmaster03/docs/WTC%20guide%202004%20to%202005.DOC
2007-03-05 19:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by RM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can claim job-seekers allowance but it really isnt very much. My partner is self-employed and was out of work about 2 years ago for a few weeks, and it was only about £80 every two weeks (hardly pays the bills and buys food). But anything is great when you have nothing. Also, if you live in rented accommodation you could try and apply for housing benefit to help you out.
2007-03-05 21:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about working tax credits or family tax credits (UK) they are dependant on your income so if you are earning under there specified amount you could be entitled to make a claim. I think sometimes you can get crisis loans to help you out in times of hardship. Go see some one at your citizen advice bureau they will inform you of the different things you could do.
2007-03-05 19:43:32 · answer #3 · answered by carlyjayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surely, if you have no work, you are no longer self employed, but are unemployed and can sign on?
2007-03-05 20:38:14 · answer #4 · answered by fengirl2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your self employed i think you might have a fight on your hands if your after some help from them
2007-03-05 19:48:47 · answer #5 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the social security office and they will be able to help as long as you have proof when you was working and when it stopped they will be able to tell you what benifits your entitled to and yes you can get help from them good luck ..
2007-03-05 19:42:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In America it depends on your situation. Do you have kids etc.
2007-03-05 19:28:40 · answer #7 · answered by allstarcharles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on your circumstances, you could try working families tax credit
2007-03-05 19:38:37 · answer #8 · answered by Sugarlump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None,you should be saving for this kind of crisis.
2007-03-05 19:26:30 · answer #9 · answered by heebygeeby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋