I have worked all my life; self employed for last 15 years.
I am in my late 50s and the business is not making enough to support me. I receive working tax credits and i own my own house (although it will fall down about my ears eventually as I can't afford to maintain it!).
I can't go on with this low an income...but if I give up the self employment I will have NO income and am I not making myself intentionally unemployed if I give it up? Can I claim anything in that case?
Can I realistically expect any kind of employment with outdated skills and not very good health (not bad enough to be considered disabled). I've never claimed anything other than the WTC in all my life so I have no idea where to go or who to speak to to try and get help. Help please!
I am in my late 50s and the business is not making enough to support me. I receive working tax credits and i own my own house (although it will fall down about my ears eventually as I can't afford to maintain it!).
I can't go on with this low an income...but if I give up the self employment I will have NO income and am I not making myself intentionally unemployed if I give it up? Can I claim anything in that case?
Can I realistically expect any kind of employment with outdated skills and not very good health (not bad enough to be considered disabled). I've never claimed anything other than the WTC in all my life so I have no idea where to go or who to speak to to try and get help. Help please!