Argyle & Bute Advice Network

Performing a calculation

To perform an entitlement calculation

1. Enter a reference number to identify the client
2. Enter demographic details about the client on the page ‘client details’, click on next when finished 
3. Enter any state benefits the client claims on the page ‘entitlements’, click on next when finished 
4. If the client qualifies for tax credits the page ‘income for tax credits’ appears; enter the client’s gross income and click on next when finished
5. If the client qualifies for tax credits the page ‘tax credit award’ appears; check whether the estimated tax credit award shown is correct (over-write it if not) and click on next when finished
6. Enter the client’s non-benefit income on the page ‘income for benefits’, click on next when finished
7. View the client’s entitlements on the ‘results’ page
   

You can navigate around the calculator using the ‘breadcrumbs’: a list of links to each page that appears just below the header. To start a new calculation click on ‘New’ in the header.

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