Some parents and guardians need to update their details to ensure Child Benefit payments will continue after an upcoming deadline on August 31. This affects those with a child aged 16 who had stayed in education or training, but has since left or due to leave this month.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) guidance on GOV.UK explains that Child Benefit payments will continue until the first of four specific dates throughout the year is reached after their 16th birthday - the next one on the calendar is Thursday, August 31. However, HMRC also advises: “If you fail to update your details in time, you may still be able to claim Child Benefit, but your payments might be late.”
The payment is made to people who are responsible for bringing up a child aged below 16 or a young person under 20, if they are still in full-time education or on certain approved training courses.
