Accuracy Govt Benefits Advisor web site

foolishqueen

Afternoon

Can anyone comment on the accuracy of the governments Benefit Advisor website?

I logged on the other day to see if I was eligible for Tax Credits again. It came back saying I was but for a much higher amount than the other official tax credits site (which gave the same amount as the checker did on this site).

I was also surprised and rather dubious to see it saying I was entitled to housing benefit. I earn 34k, rent my home with my partner and 2 children, one of whom is in receipt of DLA.

Thabks.

nannytone_2

try https://www.entitledto.co.uk
seems to be about the most accurate

willow23_2

The calculators can be incorrect. For example, I just started a new job with see's me earning a little more than I was previously. When using the calculators on various sites I am frequently told part-way through that I am not entitled to Working Tax Credit, when I am and I do get it, and one site told me that I was not entitled to Housing Benefit (again, when I am and do get some), whilst others tell me I am entitled to more than I currently get. Whilst I would agree with the previous poster that that particular calculator is the most accurate you need to approach them with caution.