Your Child Benefit: Stay Informed and Avoid Disruptions

As a parent or guardian receiving Child Benefit, it is crucial to stay updated on recent changes and updates that may impact your entitlement. Informing HMRC about any changes in your child’s circumstances is essential to ensure uninterrupted payments.

Several circumstances can affect your entitlement to Child Benefit:

• If your child is in education or training, their eligibility for Child Benefit ends when they turn 16 or 20, depending on their situation.
• If your child leaves education or training between the ages of 16 and 20, it is important to notify HMRC.
• If your child starts working more than 24 hours per week, their eligibility for Child Benefit may change.
• If your child gets married or forms a civil partnership, it can impact their entitlement to Child Benefit.
• In unfortunate circumstances such as your child going missing or passing away, it is crucial to inform HMRC.
• If your child lives away from you for more than eight consecutive weeks, it may affect your Child Benefit.
• If your child permanently moves in with their partner, it is important to update HMRC.
• If your child leaves the country for more than 12 weeks, except for school education or medical treatment, it can impact their eligibility for Child Benefit.
• If your child is imprisoned for more than eight weeks, it is important to notify HMRC.

Receiving payments from your local council or other sources for the care of your child, as well as receiving other benefits, may result in a reduction or complete stoppage of your Child Benefit due to the benefit cap.

Staying informed is crucial, and you can find comprehensive details on the GOV.UK website. Remember to update your personal details before the specified deadline to ensure uninterrupted Child Benefit payments.

Child Benefit is a weekly payment provided to individuals responsible for raising children under the age of 16 or young people under 20 who are still in full-time education or approved training courses. The amount varies depending on the number of children, with £24.00 for the eldest or only child and £15.90 for additional children. Payments are made every four weeks in arrears.

Looking ahead, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance will increase in line with the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation figure of 6.7% in April 2024.

Remember, failing to update your details on time may result in delayed payments, but you may still be eligible to claim Child Benefit. Stay informed and ensure your Child Benefit remains uninterrupted.

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