Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook 2020/21 Contents
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Abbreviations and rates


Part 1 Introduction
Provides an overview of the benefits and tax credits system and explains how to use this book to identify which benefits, tax credits or statutory payments you can get and the amount you should receive. Read this part to understand how the information in the book is organised and how to find answers to specific questions about your entitlement.
Chapter 1 How to use this book


Part 2 Universal credit
Covers the main rules for universal credit. Use this part if you are on a low income to check when you come under the universal credit system, whether you qualify for universal credit and to work out how much benefit you will get. It contains chapters on who can be included in your claim and on how your needs, housing costs, income and capital are calculated.
Chapter 2 The introduction of universal credit
Chapter 3 Universal credit
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