Child Benefit Guides

Guides on Child Benefit — including the High Income Child Benefit Charge and how to claim for your children.

Child Benefit

Can I Backdate a Child Benefit Claim?

Child Benefit payments can be backdated up to 3 months — but a separate, currently delayed scheme could let you recover lost National Insurance credits from years you never claimed at all.

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Child Benefit

Child Benefit — What It Is, Who Gets It, and How to Claim

Child Benefit is universal — every parent or guardian can claim, regardless of income. Find out how much it pays, who qualifies, and why claiming is worth it even if you'll pay some back through the tax charge.

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Child Benefit

The High Income Child Benefit Charge Explained Simply

The High Income Child Benefit Charge is based on individual income, not household income, and catches a lot of people out. Find out exactly how it's calculated, with a worked example.

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