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HICBC (High Income Child Benefit Charge)

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Definition: A tax charge that claws back Child Benefit when one partner's adjusted net income exceeds £60,000, with full clawback at £80,000.

Thresholds rose from £50,000–£60,000 to £60,000–£80,000 on 6 April 2024. The charge is paid by the higher earner through Self Assessment. You can still claim Child Benefit and opt out of payments to protect NI credits.

Primary source: gov.uk/child-benefit-tax-charge

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