Child benefit

Claim child benefit, rates, tax calculator, Guardian's Allowance, payments and overpayments.

Services

  • Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.

  • Child Benefit for 16 to 19 year olds - when payments stop or continue, approved education or training, extensions.

  • High Income Child Benefit Charge - check if you're affected, how and when to pay this tax charge, opt out, restart Child Benefit payments or tell HMRC about a change in your circumstances.

  • Estimate the Child Benefit you've received and your High Income Child Benefit tax charge

  • How and when to report changes that affect your Child Benefit payments, such as earnings going above £60,000. How to update a change of address or bank details.

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