🚨 Important alert for parents of teenagers! 🚨
Are you aware that your Child Benefit payments could stop this September? HMRC has started sending out letters to families, but you don’t need to wait for yours to act.
If your teenager is between 16 and 19 and plans to continue in education or training, you must confirm this by 31 August to keep receiving your payments. Miss the deadline, and you could lose out on about £108.20 every four weeks!
For families, Child Benefit is vital, providing £27.05 per week for the eldest child and £17.90 for each additional one. These funds ease the costs of raising children, particularly those still in education or training. Last year, over 874,000 parents extended their claims— will you be among them this year?
The process is simple: You can extend your claim on the HMRC app or online at GOV.UK. If your family is impacted by the High Income Child Benefit Charge, ensure you’re up to speed with any tax responsibilities.
Don’t let this be one more thing to worry about! Act now and make sure your teenager’s future plans are sorted so you can avoid any payment disruptions. 💷
Head over to GOV.UK or download the HMRC app and manage your claim today. 🏃♂️💨