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How to claim Child Benefit if your child is continuing in further education after their GCSEs.
Child Benefit rates go up on 6 April 2024.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Child Benefit automatically stops when children reach 16 but it can be claimed for children continuing their education or training.
HMRC is reminding parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds that they have just one week left to confirm whether their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training.
High Income Child Benefit Charge cases will be reviewed where a 'Failure to Notify' penalty was issued for certain tax years.
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