HMRC Child Benefit

Child Benefit is a monthly payment from the government to families with children. It's paid for each child under 16, or under 20 if they're in full-time education or approved training.
The amount of Child Benefit you get depends on the number of children you have and their ages. You can get £21.15 a week for your first child, £14.40 a week for your second child, and £10.30 a week for each additional child.
You can claim Child Benefit if you're responsible for bringing up a child who lives with you. This includes biological children, adopted children, stepchildren, and foster children.
To claim Child Benefit, you need to fill in a claim form and send it to HMRC. You can do this online, by phone, or by post.
Once you've claimed Child Benefit, it will be paid into your bank account every four weeks.
Child Benefit is a tax-free payment, so you don't have to pay any tax on it. However, if you have a high income, you may be required to pay back some of your Child Benefit through your tax return.
If you're not sure whether you're eligible for Child Benefit, or if you have any questions about claiming it, you can contact HMRC.
Here are some additional things to know about Child Benefit:
* You can claim Child Benefit if you're living in the UK, the Isle of Man, or Guernsey.
* You can also claim Child Benefit if you're a British citizen living abroad, but you must meet certain criteria.
* If you're claiming Child Benefit for a child who is not your own, you may need to provide evidence of your relationship to the child.
* You can claim Child Benefit for a child who is in care, but you must have a court order or agreement in place.
* Child Benefit is not affected by your income or savings.
* You can continue to claim Child Benefit if you're working, but you may need to pay back some of it through your tax return if you have a high income.
* You can claim Child Benefit if you're studying full-time, but you may need to provide evidence of your studies.
* You can claim Child Benefit if you're unemployed, but you must be actively looking for work.
* If you're claiming Child Benefit for a child who is disabled, you may be entitled to additional payments.
* You can claim Child Benefit if you're a single parent, but you may need to provide evidence of your relationship to the child.
* You can claim Child Benefit if you're a foster parent, but you must have a fostering agreement in place.
If you have any questions about Child Benefit, you can contact HMRC on 0300 200 3100.