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Child Benefit - What is Child Benefit?

Child Benefit is money paid to parents or other people who are responsible for bringing up a child.

  1. 1. What is Child Benefit?
  2. 2. Can I get Child Benefit?
  3. 3. How much Child Benefit will I get?
  1. 4. How do I claim Child Benefit?
  2. 5. How do I challenge a Child Benefit decision?
  3. 6. High income Child Benefit Tax Charge

What is Child Benefit?

Child Benefit is money paid to parents or other people who are responsible for bringing up a child.

Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Age rules: There are no specific age rules for the person making the claim

Type of benefit: Non means-tested

Taxable: Not taxable, but Child Benefit could make you liable for a tax charge if you or your partner earn over £50,000 - see the high rate tax payers and Child Benefit page in this guide.

Administered by: HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Reviewed: May 2022


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