WTC - Self employment hours and disability.

[Farbramble]

Hi.

 

I'm currently SE doing at least 30 hrs pw. Due to a medical condition that's popped up again, and is having a slight impact on my job, I'm looking to decrease my hours.

 

According to HMRC, the minimum hrs for disabled SE is 16 pw. But how do I go about proving this? I don't claim ESA or PIP. Do I just get a letter from the GP and submit it to HMRC?

 

Many thanks.

[ploddertom]

You just tell them.

[Farbramble]

Do you have anything to draw this from? Anyway, I did some digging around and you have to be/or were (within a time frame) in receipt of any benefit that relates to a disability.

[ploddertom]

Do you have anything to draw this from?

 

Yes, that's how I do mine.

[Farbramble]

Thanks PT. So just to confirm, you're SE and disabled? You then called HMRC and told them you can only work at reduced hours? And did they ask you for proof?

[ploddertom]

I did it the other way round. I informed them of an increase in hours from 20 to 32 a few years ago. No proof was ever asked for - remember you do get a form (Annual Review) stating what it is you are claiming for and whether or not there are any changes. I have to be SE as when any employer asks for medical conditions etc they run a mile when they realise the implications they could be taking on. Now work with daughter & granddaughter so it is easy to fit in any necessary time off.