Calculating Tax Credits

This course is suitable for: benefit assessment officers and team leaders

Duration: half day

This half day course is designed to enhance delegates’ knowledge of how to calculate Tax Credit income when assessing a claim for HB / CTB. The course is accompanied by comprehensive notes.

Learning outcome

At the end of this course entrants will understand how to calculate Tax Credit income when assessing a claim for HB / CTB.

Content:

  • Putting Tax Credits into context
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Calculation the amount and effective dates
  • Predictable changes
  • Arrears
  • Changes of circumstance in-year
  • Exercises