QBC

Quick Benefits Calculator What does the QBC aim to do – Calculate Benefit – Calculate Means-tested benefits and tax credits

A reminder of the formula for MT Benefits The amount you get is your applicable amount if you have no income The amount you get is your applicable amount less your income if you have some income For housing associated benefits the amount you get is your eligible rent if you have no income or income is less than your applicable amount If it is above the applicable then you..

QBC Applicable Amount – Allowances Age Couple Lone parent single – Premiums Income

Click partner Enter age Enter Savings Click on children

Children – dependent children Click add Enter age Repeat if necessary If disabled child tick box If parent is eligible for Lone Parent Family Premium – check button Change Child Benefit if necessary

Claimant’s work Enter hours work Enter gross income Enter pension contributions Enter any childminding income Enter any Child Care charges Click Done

Click partner Enter age Enter Savings Click on children

Main Screen You are now back at the main screen Choose Claimant’s other income button

Claimant’s other income Enter income from Charities Enter income from Boarders Enter number of boarders Enter income from sub-tenants Enter number of sub-tenants Enter Child Maintenance Enter Occupational Pension Enter Miscellaneous income State how much is maintenance for spouse (at bottom) Enter any non-assessable income Click Done

Main Screen You are now back at the main screen Choose Claimant’s ESA

Click partner Enter age Enter Savings Click on children

Click partner Enter age Enter Savings Click on children

Click partner Enter age Enter Savings Click on children