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Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
You get Child Benefit if you’re responsible for bringing up a child who…
There are 2 Child Benefit rates. Who the allowance is for Rate (weekly)…
Only one person can get Child Benefit for a child. You normally qualify…
You can claim Child Benefit 48 hours after you’ve registered the birth of…
You must report any change of circumstances to the Child Benefit Office.…
Contact the Child Benefit Office if you have any questions. If you…
Claim or deal with Child Benefit for someone else - if your child has a baby, authorisation form TC689, appointees, voluntary organisations
You can claim Child Benefit for a child you’re responsible for and their…
You can apply for the right to deal with the Child Benefit of someone who…
The Child Benefit Helpline can only discuss a claim with the person named…
Proof of Child Benefit - what you can use.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
How to claim Child Benefit if you cannot make a claim online.
Use the online service (CH299) to apply for an extension of Child Benefit if your child's under 18 and has left approved education or training.
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.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
Child Benefit if your child dies or the claimant dies - report the death, when to make a new claim, arrears
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.
Guardian's Allowance help if you're looking after a child who is not your own - rates, eligibility, how to claim, appeal a decision.
Child Benefit if your child lives with someone else - when you can claim, multiple claims, change who gets the benefit
Child Tax Credits if you're responsible for one child or more - how much you get, eligibility, claim tax credits
Use form CA9176 to apply for Class 3 National Insurance credits from 6 April 2011, if you've provided care for a child aged under 12.
Guidance and forms for claiming Child Benefit. Including how to claim, Guardians Allowance, payment dates, repaying overpayments, reporting changes, and complaints.
Use the Child Benefit forms and guidance to start a claim, report a change or if you disagree with a decision.
Find out when your Child Benefit payments are due, and payment dates for bank holidays.
How to claim Child Benefit if your child is continuing in further education after their GCSEs.
Child Benefit if you've moved to the UK from abroad - who qualifies and which countries have an agreement with the UK
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