Money Advice Direct
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We receive a lot of calls and emails from the public asking; "What if I get a pay rise whilst in an IVA?".
An IVA is a standard contract and contains various standard terms. One of the standard terms is called an “annual review”. Annual reviews occur yearly and look for changes in income such as a pay rise, work related bonus, gift of money, lottery win or an inheritance.
So if you receive a pay rise whilst in an IVA then, under the strict terms of the IVA proposal the extra money must benefit the IVA creditors.
HOWEVER……. if you can show legitimate increases in your expenditure caused by additional expenses in line with your pay rise, promotion or rises in living costs due to inflation you will be able to offset these against the pay rise.
If your salary has a bonus or overtime related element then your IVA proposal will most likely incorporate a clause that requests 50% of your bonus, overtime or commission will be to paid into the IVA.
If you are in doubt about your pay rise, bonus or overtime please check the “IVA chairman’s report” also speak to the IVA Insolvency Practitioner for their opinion or interpretation.
If you fail to comply with the pay rise, bonus and overtime terms the IVA can be cancelled and failed.
If you are considering an IVA and wonder what the position would be if receive a pay rise whilst in an IVA and understand how it can help you please complete the following form or telephone freephone 0800 074 6918.