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Child Benefit decision looms for high-earning taxpayers
Those earning more than £50,000 in a tax year have until January 6th to choose whether to continue to receive the benefit.
The government will be introducing a High Income Child Benefit Charge on January 7th that applies when a taxpayer or their partner has an income of more than £50,000 in a tax year.
Indeed, those earning between £50,000 and £60,000 will face a tax charge that gradually increases to 100 per cent of the Child Benefit at £60,000.
Lin Homer, HMRC's Chief Executive, said: "Over 155,000 people have already decided to stop receiving Child Benefit.
"There is easy to use information and a calculator on our website which will help families come to a decision."
It comes as the deadline for any outstanding online 2011-12 Self Assessment tax return submissions approaches, with those who are yet to file their details having until January 31st to do so.
Posted by Emily Smith
Date published 2 Jan 2013 | Last updated 2 Jan 2013
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