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.

  • Find out when your Child Benefit payments are due, and payment dates for bank holidays.

  • High Income Child Benefit Charge - check if you're affected, how and when to pay this tax charge, opt out and restart Child Benefit payments.

  • 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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Research and statistics

Policy papers and consultations