I have previously been made aware that when you live with somebody, their relative income is considered by the OR when working out your allowances in an IPA scenario.
My question is, on the SOA form (I have not seen this form so I don't know what it looks like) how do I present this?
For example, the guideline amount for housekeeping/food for a couple is £387. I earn approx 2 thirds of the household income. So do I
a) put my income and her income down, and claim £387 AS JOINT EXPENDITURE, and the OR works it out that I should be allowed 2 thirds against my outgoings?
OR
b) just put my own income, and claim for 2 thirds of the £387 (£255) against my outgoings?
I know the end result is the same, just not sure which method is used :)
Thank you. When you say 'partner's contribution' is that her total earnings or just what she pays to the household expenses? (she earns more than she contributes, as she does of course have her own personal expenses too).
It will just be the amount she contributes to the household expenses. She may earn £1000 but only contribute £300 to the household expenses so it would just be £300 that you put down.
Query about I&E
Posted - 27 January 2010 : 17:12:46
