1.4M UK parents warned to respond to HMRC letters to avoid losing child benefit for children turning 16.

1.4 million UK parents receiving child benefits for children turning 16 are being warned to respond to HMRC letters to avoid losing up to £1,331 in child benefit. HMRC has sent out letters since May 24 to reconfirm claims for children taking their GCSEs, with final reminders due on July 17. Parents must notify HMRC if their teenager intends to continue approved education or training to maintain child benefit payments.

July 16, 2024
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