Work Allowance
/ˈwɜrk əˌlaʊəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally permitted deduction or exempt amount allowed from income, earnings, or benefits before calculating tax or benefits eligibility.
The claimant's work allowance reduced the amount of benefits deducted from their earnings.
Forms
- work allowance
- work allowances
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Commentary
Work allowances are commonly applied in social security and tax law to incentivize employment by protecting a portion of earnings from reduction in benefits.
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