HMRC Warns: Child Benefit Stops Unless You Act

0:00It's April 28th. You're listening to Lester News today, AI-powered local news. HMRC is mailing out 1.5 million letters to parents of 16 to 19-year-olds, warning that child benefit stops automatically on. August 31st, unless you extend the claim for teens in approved education or training after GCEs or National Fives. You don't have to wait for that letter, though. The digital service kicked off on April 1st, so hit up the HMRC app or GOV-UK, right now if you know. Your kids fall plans. This cash helps a ton. 27 pounds 5 pence weekly for the first or only child, 17 pounds 90 pence for extras, totaling over 1,400 pounds a year per kid. Last year, 874,000 parents kept it going, most online or via app. Simply extend if they're starting full-time, non-advanced courses, averaging over 12 supervise hours a week, or unpaid training, homeschooling counts.

1:02And fewer hours okay for illness or disability, but not of tie to a job. Heads up on high earners too. If you or your partner pulls 60,000 to 80,000 pounds individually, check the tax charge calculator on. GOV-UK and handle it through pay i.e. or self-assessment. Unlegic QR codes and letters, and parents already mid-course, you're good no action needed. Stay on top of it to keep that family support flowing.