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I have spoken to Universal credit about this, i can refer them to that link you mention, but it does not state that net income is £0 when making an SED claim. I think that is the issue. At the moment it is just going around in circles. SED either makes net income £0 or it doesn't. What would be useful is to have something in writing to show them, which is not available on any HMRC website, and i have been through the various pages and documents with a fine tooth comb. Is SED Sea-farers earning deduction claim making net income £0? What documents do i need to show Universal credit to prove this? Myself speaking to universal credit and telling them isn't working, they simply say they haven't heard of it. What document can i get from HMRC to show my net income is £0? I make an annual tax return with my accountant for SED claim. Thank you for taking the time to reply, i didn't think it would be this difficult to piece together for the various different government departments. The seafarers helpline is the general HMRC helpline and doesn't go to a seafarers helpdesk, it goes to any desk. Any phone numbers or contacts greatly appreciated.

Hi, I have been claiming SED Seasfarers Earning deduction since 2007 and do this annually with accountant and self assesment form. A number of years ago received a letter from HMRC, that 'procedures need to be followed to ensure correct claims' My current understanding is that as a result of my claiming SED, the claim is on the whole wage/income, my net income is £0. But when i complete the form for Universal credit with my partner, it does not allow me to enter £0, and i have completed the journal entries stating what SED is and that £0 net income should be declared, but Universal Credit want what is written on my payslips which i think is still incorrect according to previous guidance from HMRC. I have looked online at all the seaferers pages but there is only guidnace on making a claim, nothing regarding net income being £0. Universal Guidnace helpline wasn't much use as they hadn't heard of SED Seafarers earning deduction. So my question is do I still enter £0 as my net income? and how do i get the Universal Credit team to understand this? Can HMRC send me a form or a letter that I can show them?