Non-taxable state benefits

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The majority of state benefits (also called social security benefits) are managed by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) via the Jobcentre Plus.

More information on the range of state benefits that may be available to individuals in the UK can be found on the GOV.UK website.

For benefits in Scotland, see Social Security Scotland on GOV.SCOT. For the position on welfare benefit in Wales, see GOV.WALES.

The Scotland Act 2016 devolved significant welfare powers to the Scottish Parliament, including the right to create new benefits and responsibilty for some existing benefits. The tax status of benefits is determined by the UK parliament. The position in Wales is under review, with the majority of benefits administered at UK level, though the Welsh Government and local authorities in Wales continue to administer some grants and allowances. For policy position in Wales, see Wales centre for public policy.

Table of non-taxable UK state benefits

For completeness, this table is based on ITEPA 2003, s 667 which includes some benefits which are no longer in payment.

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