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Going to Oz - Benefits On Return

  • 12-07-2010 6:10pm
    #1
    Slunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,556 ✭✭✭


    At the moment I am employed and paying tax the last four years. I am planning a year out in austrailia. When I come back if I cannot find a job will I be able to claim my full SW as I will not have used up my Jobseekers Benifit credits so to speak. Or will I go on job seekers allowance and be means tested. Id hate to pay four years tax and on my return it will not be worth a thing. Anyone know anyting on this situation.

    Ill probably go down to SW office anyway but just looking for a quick answer if theres one available.


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  • #2
    Nolanger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,556 ✭✭✭Nolanger


    You can only claim your credits from two years back. So if you go down under and then return your credits may not be valid unless you return after a year. But you can get credits from working in Australia to go towards your Irish pension.


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