How to claim Child Benefit payments and how much you get
manchestereveningnews.co.ukChild Benefit can be claimed for anyone responsible for bringing up a child under 16, or under 20 if they stay in approved education or training.
The money received should be used to look after the child, funding their food, clothes and potential pocket money. Unless either parent or carer earns an annual salary of more than £50,000, payments are tax-free.
There is no limit to the amount of claims that can be made as any number of children can be included. Receiving Child Benefit also ensures your child is automatically issued with a National Insurance number prior to their 16th birthday.
A family with two children can claim more than £1,800 a year in Child Benefit. Read more: What age do babies start talking and how can you help them learn? Only one person in the family can claim Child Benefit for a child.
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