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Credits Project in Scotland
This project aims to contribute to a reduction in the number
of families living in poverty by maximizing the potential income
available to them through the tax credit system.
The objective
of the project is to increase the capacity of front line agencies
to provide accurate, high quality and effective advice and information
on tax credits to eligible claimants, particularly lone parents
and those on low incomes. This is being achieved by providing training,
factsheets, a monthly tax credits e-bulletin and running
an advice line.
The Scottish Government recently funded an independent evaluation of our Tax Credits Project. The evaluation found that our tax credits training, information and advice was rated very highly and has increased the capacity of user organisations, with overwhelming support for the continuation of the project. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey.
Download the Evaluation Report of CPAG in Scotland’s Tax Credits Project (562 KB PDF file)
Training
We deliver a range of tax credits courses for those who are new to welfare benefits work and experienced advisers.
Fees and booking information
Booking form
Training for workers who do not specialise in welfare benefits
Tax credits – the essentials is a half-day course aimed at equipping frontline workers to help their clients get the most out of tax credits and avoid some of the common pitfalls.
We are offering this course in-house on a date and at a venue to suit you, such as your workplace. The fee for this course is the £150 in total, for up to 20 participants.
Tax credits factsheets
We have
produced factsheets on a range of tax credit topics, concentrating
particularly on problem areas. You can view and print
all our factsheets below. Printed copies of our recent factsheets are also available on request – please email acarr@cpagscotland.org.uk with your details and which titles you would like.
Tax credits e-bulletin
CPAG in Scotland's monthly tax credits e-bulletin keeps you up to date with tax credits news and developments.
You can read recent editions by following the links below, or sign up to the tax credits e-bulletin here. Please note, we will not pass your details to anyone outside CPAG, and you can unsubscribe from the e-bulletin at any time.
For
further information on the Tax Credits Project please contact:
Maggie
Kelly
tel: 0141 548 1054 mkelly@cpagscotland.org.uk
Mark Willis
tel: 0141 552 3722 mwillis@cpagscotland.org.uk
CPAG in Scotland,
Unit 9, Ladywell, 94 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UW. Tel: 0141 552
3303 staff@cpagscotland.org.uk
This project is funded by the Scottish Government.
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