Estimated income

Clients must advise Work and Income of any change in their circumstances that affects their entitlement or rate of Young Parent Payment, such as commencing employment.

Where the client has one-off, fluctuating or casual income, it may be necessary to estimate their earnings to prevent a debt.

When the client under or over estimates their income they should confirm the actual amount earned as soon as possible.

If the actual income is different this should be charged against the Young Parent Payment for the week it was earned or the period that it represents.

This may result in arrears or a debt for the client.

For more information about income see:

• Income change
• Calculating the benefit rate
• Income for a past period

For information about debt recovery, see:

• Debt treatment [no link find out why] procedures