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Child Benefit: detailed information

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How to claim

  • Claim Child Benefit
  • Child Benefit number and proof you qualify
  • Claim and deal with Child Benefit for someone else
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  • Child Benefit payment dates

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  • Report changes that affect your Child Benefit
  • Child Benefit when your child turns 16
  • High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge
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