From 7 April 2025, families across the UK will receive a welcome boost to their Child Benefit payments. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced an increase in weekly Child Benefit rates, rising to £26.05 for the eldest or only child and £17.25 for each additional...
If you’re a new parent, congratulations! Apparently, around 2,000 babies are born on 26 September each year – more than any other day. Therefore, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents to claim their Child Benefit. A claim can be made online and the first...
As GCSE results day approaches on 22 August 2024, many families are considering the next steps for their school-leaving children. If your child plans to continue in approved education or training, it’s important to extend your Child Benefit claim before 31 August to...
Parents of children aged 16 to 19 who continue their education or training after GCSEs can extend their Child Benefit payments. If this applies to you, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) should be sending you a reminder letter, which includes a QR code. Scanning this...
New guidance has been published by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to help legal representatives find out what they need to tell HMRC to calculate the lump sum death benefit charge. When someone passes away and their estate includes certain financial products like...
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that Child Benefit rates increased on 6 April 2024. A family with one child will now receive up to £1,331 a year and up to £881 a year for each additional child. Payments are made to families on a 4-weekly basis and paid...