I've been a self employed sole trader paying A class stamps for 15 years. My business bookings have gradually declined to zero bookings. Am I eligible for temporary jobseekers benefit?. If I upload my accounts they show money, however I will owe this in tax for last year. Do I need to de-register as self employed? Can I apply through mygovID app or do I need to apply in person at Intreo centre? One option would be to upskill and apply for a post grad, however I have to be unemployed for a few months before being eligible for BTEA. Or, are there any other transition allowances going from self employed? Or programmes that would include upskilling with A.I and business mentoring? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you
Self employed jobseeker benefit
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If you are paying class A Prsi you are a PAYE employee and would be eligible for Jobseekers Benefit.
If you are self employed you should be class S Prsi.
You apply online through mywelfare.
Out of work payments section.
You need to have suffered a loss of employment, so you would need to cease the employment.
If you are self employed you should be class S Prsi.
You apply online through mywelfare.
Out of work payments section.
You need to have suffered a loss of employment, so you would need to cease the employment.
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I don't know if it's relevant here but just in case...
Short-Time Work Support
Short-Time Work Support is a form of Jobseeker's Benefit and is an income support payment for people temporarily placed on a shorter week by their employer. The way to apply is through MyWelfare.ie.
www.gov.ie
How were you paying class A as a sole trader ?
When the form 11 is filled , it's class S
"People who pay Class S include:
Farmers
Professional people (for example, doctors, dentists, and solicitors)
Certain company directors
People in business on their own (sole traders)
or in partnerships
People with income from investments, rents, or maintenance payments
Certain artists and childminders who are exempt from income tax
Id recommend getting your statement
services.mywelfare.ie
When the form 11 is filled , it's class S
"People who pay Class S include:
Farmers
Professional people (for example, doctors, dentists, and solicitors)
Certain company directors
People in business on their own (sole traders)
or in partnerships
People with income from investments, rents, or maintenance payments
Certain artists and childminders who are exempt from income tax
Id recommend getting your statement
Contribution Statement
<p>Request a statement of your history and record of contributions paid</p>
services.mywelfare.ie
No problem
Get your contribution statement anyway , it will show all your contributions ever made by year and the class of prsi reported