Benefits at work

Tax credits help to boost your household income and can be worth thousands of pounds each year. But, both Working Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits are being replaced by Universal Credit and most peop...

Salary sacrifice is when you agree to exchange part of your salary so you can get extra benefits from your employer. Benefits offered can include child care vouchers, a company car and additional pens...

Working Tax Credit is designed to top up your earnings if you work and you’re on a low income. It is one of the benefits being replaced by Universal Credit. Use this guide to find out whether you’...

As well as paying your salary, some employers give you benefits such as a company car, health insurance or a dental plan, while you’re working for them. Some of these are taxable benefits and s...

Working for a temping agency can be a good way to earn some money, but it’s important to know what your agency worker rights are and pay the right amount of tax. In this guide we break down ...

This page tells you more about claiming Universal Credit if you’re self-employed. If you’re self-employed and already claiming certain benefits like Tax Credits or Housing Benefit, you will be ev...

Wondering what to do if you lose your job? Find out what benefits are available to help you cope with the loss of income and how to claim them. ...

What is the benefit cap? How much is it? This page tells you about the benefit cap, including who is affected and who is exempt. What is the benefit cap? ...

Almost all workers in the UK are entitled to be paid at least the National Minimum Wage - or the National Living Wage if you’re 25 or over. This page tells you how to make sure you’re being paid t...

You don’t usually pay Income Tax on all of your taxable income. This is because most people qualify for one or more allowances. An allowance is an amount of otherwise taxable income that you can ha...