We have updated our benefits and tax credits rates.  The new rates apply from 6 April 2012.  When reading Encyclopedia of Rights notes, please refer to the chart where appropriate.  Find benefits and tax credits rates 2012-2013 here.

A number of changes to benefits and tax credits are in the pipeline.  Read more about it by following this link: Benefits and the Budget

1. Income Support (Updated January 2012)

2. Jobseeker's Allowance (Updated January 2012)

3. DLA and AA  (Updated April 2012)

4. Incapacity Benefit (Updated January 2012)

5. Social Fund (Updated January 2012)

6. Housing Benefit  (Updated January 2012)

7. Tax Credits

• Introduction to Tax Credits (Updated February 2012)

• Annual Review and Renewal (Updated May 2011)

• Recovery of Overpayments (Updated April 2011)

• Childcare Costs (Updated May 2011)

• Rates and Sample Calculations (Updated May 2011)

8. Pension Credit (Updated January 2012)

9. Decision Making and Appeals (Updated May 2011)

10. Employment and Support Allowance (Updated January 2012)

11. Benefits and Tax Credits Rates 2012-2013