To work out your entitlement we need to know
whether you are single or in a couple, how many children under 20 you have
(if in doubt see
when to include children),
how much your
Council Tax bill\Domestic Rates is (after any disability and/or single person discounts)and your housing status.
If you don’t know your Council Tax bill then you can find it out using our
local council finder.
If you are a full-time student, in hospital/residential care, a prisoner or on strike,
living abroad or not a British or Irish citizen our estimate may not be correct.
If you fall into one of these categories please see
groups not included in the calculator.
Please note: the calculator's estimates are based on the information you supply to give you an idea of your potential entitlements. For organisations that can provide individual assistance see more advice on benefits.
Benefit and tax credit rates change every April. Please select which rates you would like us to use. More information is also available on the date rate changes take effect.