Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook 2016-17

Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook 2016-17

by SusanMitchell (Author), Carolyn George (Author), simonosborne (Author), Alison Gillies (Author), JudithPaterson (Author), Angela Toal (Author), HenriKrishna (Author), Dan Norris (Author), Daphne Hall (Author)

Synopsis

Known as 'the advisers' bible' our comprehensive guide to all benefits and tax credits is an essential resource for all professional advisers serious about giving the best and most accurate advice to their clients.With detailed information on all the recent changes to the welfare benefits system, including the latest on the roll-out of universal credit and the sanctions regime, the Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook also offers tactical information on common problem areas and advice on how to challenge decisions.What does it cover?This edition includes new and updated information on:* who can claim benefits and tax credits* the introduction and implementation of universal credit* disability and incapacity benefits, and the work capability assessment for employment and support allowance* dealing with benefit sanctions* challenging decisions, backdating, overpayments, income and capital, and national insurance provisions* the new state pensionFully indexed for ease of use and cross-referenced to law, regulations, official guidance and court, Upper Tribunal and commissioners' decisions, the handbook is available in print and online, with bi-monthly updates published in our Welfare Rights Bulletin and the online version updated throughout the year.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 1800
Edition: 18th Revised edition
Publisher: Child Poverty Action Group
Published: 15 Apr 2016

ISBN 10: 1910715077
ISBN 13: 9781910715079

Media Reviews
The advisers' bible remains the key text in the welfare benefits field ... CPAG's book remains the essential purchase for anyone offering advice on social security. - ADVISER // The best value in publishing ... The reference manual of choice for professional advisers. - SOLICITORS JOURNAL