J · Glossary
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
Taxable benefit for unemployed people actively seeking work.
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is a UK benefit for unemployed people actively seeking work. New-style JSA is contribution-based; income-based JSA is being replaced by Universal Credit. JSA payments are taxable income.
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