Calculating work hours: Self-employed people
Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance
If you are self-employed, it is the number of hours normally performed for payment or expectation of payment that count.
You should include all the hours needed to run your business ie visiting potential clients; typing up estimates; buying stock; bookkeeping etc.
Tip: keep a diary note of all hours you do for your business in case you need to show proof.
Working Tax Credit
If you are self-employed, it is the number of hours normally performed for payment or expectation of payment.
You should count all the necessary hours needed to run your business, including visiting potential clients, typing up estimates, buying stock, bookkeeping etc.
Tip: Keep a diary to record all the hours you do for your business in case you need to show proof.