Child Benefit
- 2019/20
- 2018/19
2019/20
Child Benefit is receivable by a person responsible for each child until they reach 16, or 19 if they stay in education or training.
If the person (or their spouse or partner) has ‘ adjusted net income ‘ above £50,000 the person with the highest income has to pay some of the Child Benefit as a tax charge.
Where adjusted net income is more than £60,000 a year, the tax charge equals the Child Benefit received.
2018/19
Child Benefit is receivable by a person responsible for each child until they reach 16, or 19 if they stay in education or training.
If the person (or their spouse or partner) has ‘ adjusted net income ‘ above £50,000 the person with the highest income has to pay some of the Child Benefit as a tax charge.
Where adjusted net income is more than £60,000 a year, the tax charge equals the Child Benefit received.
| Rates – 2018/19 | £ per week |
|---|---|
| Eldest/Only Child | £20.70 |
| Other Children | £13.70 |