HSMP FAQ Update

Evidence is required to support your claim for previous earnings. More than one piece of evidence is required for the period you are claiming so that the information can be corroborated. The evidence must be from an independent and verifiable source. To ensure that the process is objective and transparent, the evidence we require is detailed on the application form. Different types of evidence are required if you wish to apply using Salaried Earnings, as an Independent Contractor or as a Self-Employed person.

Please refer to the FAQs before you submit your application. They are updated with the latest information on questions being raised by applicants. They will help in completing your application form correctly and providing the required evidence.

• Go to the original HSMP FAQs article.

This update of the FAQs provides further clarification on the following:

• What is a tax return?
  
• Salaried earnings - I have not got a tax return to cover the full period – what can I do?
  
• Independent Contractors - I have not got a tax return to cover the full period – what can I do?
  
• Self-Employed Applicants - I have not got a tax return to cover the full period – what can I do?
  
• What is an independent contractor?
  
• What are overseas earnings?

If you have questions regarding the HSMP application process that are not explained in the FAQs or the guidance notes provided with the application forms visit our HSMP forums.