Taxation and Welfare to Work

Next Course: April 11th 2012

This one-day practical training session looks at the issues that arise when people move from welfare to work and enter the tax system. The session gives a basic grounding in the operation of the tax credit system. The course is intended for those working in a frontline capacity with unemployed people who are making the move from welfare to work. Participants should have an understanding of welfare to work transitions together with some knowledge of the tax system

Taking up work not only affects Social Welfare payments but also reintroduces the worker to the tax system. Taxation can impact on the person's potential income. How the taxation system works can be crucial information for a person deciding to take up a job.

The relationship between tax, social insurance and social welfare payments can be complex. It is necessary to understand how the social insurance and tax systems operate before the effect they have on the potential income of those who wish to make the transition from welfare to work can be considered.

This training course has been developed as an integral part of a wider range of training services provided by the INOU, which are designed to meet the practical needs of information providers. Through our extensive knowledge of the complex nature of information provision associated with 'Social Welfare' issues we have designed this course to provide the participant with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to successfully work within their organisation when dealing with taxation issues relating to moving from welfare to work.

At the end of the day we are confident that participants will have the capacity to assist clients when assessing their tax status upon making the transition from welfare to work.

Booking Form

If you wish to apply to do this course please click here to download the booking form.

Topics Covered

Income Tax and Social Insurance

The Tax Credit System

  • Tax Credits 2007
  • Example of Personal Tax Credits
  • Single Person
  • Married Couple, one earner
  • One Parent Family

Income Tax Rates and Bands

  • Example - Rates and Bands

PAYE - Paying Tax

  • Pay Related Social Insurance
  • The Health Levy
  • Tax and Social Welfare
  • Taxable Social Welfare Payments
  • Non-Taxable Social Welfare Payments
  • Case Study - welfare payment and tax

Income Tax and Social Insurance

  • Case Study - Welfare Payment and Tax

Revenue Job Assist

  • Eligibility
  • Tax exemption scheme
  • Tax exemption limits