Hmrc warning for parents over child benefit payments

THE CHILD BENEFIT PAYMENTS WILL END ON AUGUST 31, 2025 IF THE ONLINE ACCOUNT IS NOT UPDATED TO EXTEND THE CLAIM 12:59, 27 May 2025 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is spreading the word to

parents of teens aged 16 to 19, reminding them to update their Child Benefit claim before the crucial August cut-off, or risk losing payments. The reminders will be sent out until July,

telling parents they must act before August 31, 2025, to keep receiving the benefit for youngsters pursuing education. To avoid payments being halted, an online update is essential via the

GOV.UK platform or through the handy HMRC app – with a provided QR code leading straight to the service. Parents get £26.05 weekly for the first or only child and £17.25 per subsequent

child, adding up to a significant yearly sum of financial support. Myrtle Lloyd, director general for customer service at HMRC, said: "Child Benefit is an important boost to families.

As soon as you know what your teenager is planning to do, extend your claim in minutes to guarantee your payments continue in September. "Simply go to GOV.UK or the HMRC app to confirm

today", reports the Daily Record. Approved non-advanced full-time education eligibility continues for Child Benefit claims. Child Benefit will also carry on for youngsters enrolled in

one of these unpaid approved training courses: Article continues below * A levels or Scottish Highers * International Baccalaureate * home education - if it started before their child turned

16, or after 16 if they have a statement of special educational needs and it was assessed by the local authority * T levels * NVQs, up to level 3 Child Benefit will also continue for

children studying on one of these unpaid approved training courses: * SCOTLAND: Employability Fund programme and No One Left Behind * WALES: Foundation Apprenticeships, Traineeships or the

Jobs Growth Wales+ scheme * NORTHERN IRELAND: PEACEPLUS Youth Programme 3.2, Training for Success or Skills for Life and Work If a child changes their mind about further education or

training, parents can simply inform HMRC online or in the app and payments will be adjusted accordingly. If either the claimant or their partner has an individual income of between £60,000

and £80,000, the higher earner will be subject to the High Income Child Benefit Charge. For families who fall into this category, the online Child Benefit tax calculator provides an estimate

of how much benefit they will receive, and what the charge may be. From this summer, as part of the UK Government's Plan for Change, families will have the option to use a new digital

service to pay the charge directly through their PAYE tax code instead of filing a Self Assessment tax return. The new service will cut red tape for eligible employed parents who are liable

to the High Income Child Benefit Charge but those who choose to pay the charge through their Self Assessment can continue to do so. Families who have previously opted out of Child Benefit

payments can opt back in and restart their payments quickly and easily online or via the HMRC app. Article continues below Teenagers turning 16 can take control of their Child Trust Fund

savings account, which could be worth thousands of pounds, and can withdraw the money once they turn 18. Child Trust Funds were set up for every child born between 1 September 2002 and 2

January 2011. Teenagers or their parents and guardians who are aware of their Child Trust Fund provider can get in touch with them directly. If they're unsure about the whereabouts of

their account, they can utilise the complimentary online tool on GOV.UK to discover their Child Trust Fund provider.