Jagna Olejniczak
@jagnaolejniczak.bsky.social
Policy Researcher at @citizensadvice.bsky.social, previously @publiclawproject.bsky.social & Government Legal Department
The second graph shows the actual value of each pound claimed for the same client, depending on hours worked weekly, with and without travel costs. These are compared to the intended 'value' of £1, i.e. the taper rate (45p).
July 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The second graph shows the actual value of each pound claimed for the same client, depending on hours worked weekly, with and without travel costs. These are compared to the intended 'value' of £1, i.e. the taper rate (45p).
This is on top of other costs, such as travel to work or childcare. The graph below shows the additional in-work deductions for one of Citizens Advice clients. In this case, full-time employment would mean that they could only keep 30p from every £1 earned (due triggering CT and other taxes).
July 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This is on top of other costs, such as travel to work or childcare. The graph below shows the additional in-work deductions for one of Citizens Advice clients. In this case, full-time employment would mean that they could only keep 30p from every £1 earned (due triggering CT and other taxes).