Advising on High Income Child Benefit - Key Points & Updates
Introduction
This webinar provides a clear and practical overview of Child Benefit, including how High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) fits into the system.
It offers guidance on how to make a claim, how the rules operate in practice, and how to give effective advice to clients navigating these issues.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- The fundamentals of Child Benefit explained clearly
- The process of making a claim
- How the High Income Child Benefit Charge works and who is affected
- Calculating income: what counts, what can be deducted, and how adjusted net income is determined
- Whether high-income clients should claim, opt out, or reconsider their approach
- The impact of relationship changes on Child Benefit and the HICBC
- Common problems - for example, when one partner is unaware that Child Benefit has been claimed
- Where to access further guidance and resources
This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 27th April 2026
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