Working for Work : Chapter 4 : Welfare to Work

Back to Work Allowance (BTWA)

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This scheme is closed to new applicants since 1/5/2009. Participants currently on the scheme will continue under the same conditions.

People participating in this scheme keep a percentage of their social welfare payment along with "secondary benefits" for a period of up to three years. The percentage of your payment you keep is called the Back to Work Allowance. The Back to Work Allowance part of your income is not subject to taxation or social insurance (PRSI).

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