HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently announced the new weekly payment rates for people claiming Child Benefit or Guardian’s Allowance, which will come into effect in April. It is a means-tested benefit, so household income below £50,000 and savings do not impact the amount a person receives and you do not need to have paid any National Insurance contributions to get it.
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. The benefit is paid every four weeks, either on a Monday or a Tuesday, and there is no limit to how many children a parent or guardian can claim for.
However, if your Child Benefit payment amount changes and you’re not sure why, money experts at Income Tax have shared four possible reasons, including a significant date this month which could see them stop.
