1. QBC

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

3. 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..

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

5. Click partner Enter age Enter Savings Click on children

6. 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

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

8. Click partner Enter age Enter Savings Click on children

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

10. 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

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

12. Click partner Enter age Enter Savings Click on children

13. Click partner Enter age Enter Savings Click on children

14. Click partner Enter age Enter Savings Click on children