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I recently had a payout from pip, they are telling me that I

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I recently had a payout from pip, they are telling me that I have to pay quite a lot of tax on this, is that correct please?
JA: Have you talked to a financial professional about this?
Customer: Well, no, I am still reeling from th Shock actually, I am a pensioner and pay about eighty pounds a onto I tax.
JA: Anything else you want the Accountant to know before I connect you?
Customer: Not really thankyou
Submitted: 1 month ago.
Category: Finance
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Expert:  Adam Hunt replied 1 month ago.

Hi I am one of the experts. Do you mean Personal Independence Payment (PIP)?

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Expert:  Adam Hunt replied 1 month ago.

This Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is tax-free for your info.

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Expert:  Adam Hunt replied 1 month ago.

Have I answered your question? Do you need evidence from Govt website to prove that it is tax free?

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Expert:  Adam Hunt replied 1 month ago.

For reference as evidence, you can find PIP on this page stating it is tax-free clearly. https://www.gov.uk/income-tax/taxfree-and-taxable-state-benefits

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Expert:  Adam Hunt replied 1 month ago.

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