New Job Seekers Allowance and Tax Rebate

If I have claimed a tax rebate am I able to apply for New Job Seekers allowance? The reason I ask is because conversely if I am claiming New Job Seekers Allowance I cannot claim a tax rebate (using this link) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-back-income-tax-when-youve-stopped-working

Hi,

Sorry, we can only answer HMRC questions on this forum.

Please contact the DWP for advice.

Thank you.

I am sorry if I sound stupid but is this not an HMRC issue? After all the link leads me to an HMRC page and I am questioning the P50 document specifically.

Thanks for the clarification. Just to confirm, if someone is claiming a tax rebate, can they still apply for New Job Seekers Allowance, or do they need to check with the DWP for specific eligibility rules?

Hi Abu,
You will need to contact DWP to check the eligibility of applying for New Job Seekers Allowance.
We can only answer HMRC queries on this forum.
Thank you.

Hi
You cannot claim for a tax rebate if you have a continuing source of taxable income.
Jobseekers Allowance is classed as a continuing source of income and a taxable benefit.
If you stop claiming Jobseekers Allowance before the end of the tax year, then you may receive any refund you are entitled to. 
Please see: Claim back Income Tax when you've stopped working (P50).
Thank you