Changes to HICBC

tiemadmin • 7 November 2024

It was announced as part of the Autumn Budget measures that the government will not now proceed with the reform to base the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) on household incomes.

To make it easier for all taxpayers to get their HICBC right, the government will allow employed individuals to report Child Benefit payments through their tax code from 2025 and pre-prepopulate self-assessment tax returns with Child Benefit data for those not using this service.

The income threshold at which HICBC starts to be charged has been set at £60,000 since 6 April 2024. The charge is calculated at 1% of the full Child Benefit award for every £200 of income between £60,000 and £80,000. For taxpayers with income above £80,000 the amount of the charge is the same as the amount of Child Benefit received. The HICBC therefore either reduces or removes the financial benefit of receiving Child Benefit.

Claims can be easily made through the HMRC app or online, and new claims are automatically backdated for up to 3 months or to the child’s birth date if later.

Taxpayers can choose whether to continue receiving Child Benefit and pay the tax charge or opt to stop receiving it and avoid the charge. It is usually beneficial to claim Child Benefit as doing so can safeguard certain benefits and ensure your child receives a National Insurance number.

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