Episode 74: Universal Credit Extra Hours: Avoid the 55% HMRC Taper Trap

from The Cost Saver Podcast · host Angela & Asad - Cost-Saver.co.uk

A plain-English guide to how the 55% Universal Credit taper, work allowance and benefit cliffs interact when you take on extra hours. Learn the common mistakes, hidden costs, and how to work out whether more work actually pays. Read the full article and use the related tools at https://www.cost-saver.co.uk/podcasts/universal-credit-extra-hours-payoff-calculator?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode AI disclosure: This episode uses AI-generated or AI-assisted narration and is provided for informational purposes only, not financial guidance.

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