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Important Reminder for Parents: Extend Your Child Benefit Claim for Teenagers!

Roger Eddowes

CREATED BY ROGER EDDOWES

Published: 29/05/2025 @ 09:01AM

#ChildBenefit #ParentingAdvice #TeenageParents #EducationSupport #FinancialSecurity

Parents of teenagers are reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim to avoid interruptions in payments. With a deadline for confirming their child's education status approaching, it's crucial to act now to secure vital financial support ...

Child Benefit claim for teenagers, Helps ease financial stress, Growing wings to fly

Child Benefit claim for teenagers, Helps ease financial stress, Growing wings to fly

Navigating the complexities of financial support can be challenging for parents, particularly when it comes to the Child Benefit claim for teenagers. With many households relying on this crucial payment, it is essential for parents with children aged between 16 and 19 years to ensure they complete the necessary steps to continue receiving these benefits.

A recent reminder has been issued to emphasise the importance of extending Child Benefit claims, making clear that there's a deadline of the 31st of August 2025 to confirm if their teenagers remain in full-time education or approved training.

The process for extending Child Benefit claims has become increasingly accessible through the HMRC app!

The Government's digital service now provides a user-friendly interface where parents can confirm their child's status with ease. To facilitate this, HMRC has dispatched letters containing QR codes that direct parents to the relevant online sections.

By simply scanning the QR code or searching ‘extend Child Benefit' on the GOV.UK website, parents can easily log into their accounts to ensure that their payments continue without interruption.

However, it is crucial for parents to act promptly; failing to inform HMRC about their child's educational status by the deadline could result in the cessation of Child Benefit payments. The level of support provided by Child Benefit claims can amount to as much as £1,354 annually, a significant contribution to household finances during this next stage of their child's education or training journey.

For those parents who may have opted out of receiving Child Benefit due to their income, it is worth revisiting their decision in light of recent changes. The threshold for the High Income Child Benefit Charge has increased, meaning parents with annual incomes between £60,000 and £80,000 may still benefit from receiving Child Benefit payments.

To assist in this decision-making process, parents are encouraged to utilise the online Child Benefit tax calculator to assess both their potential benefit levels and any charges they may incur. With the option to claim or reclaim Child Benefit through the HMRC app or online platform, requiring only a few minutes of their time, there has never been a more opportune moment for parents to ensure they are accessing all available support.

Extending a Child Benefit claim for teenagers is imperative to maintain vital financial support during this critical period in every young person's life!

Act before the 31st of August 2025 deadline to ensure continued access to these helpful payments, and encourage fellow parents to do the same. Taking the simple step to go online and confirm education status could make a significant difference for many families.

Remember, the Child Benefit claim for teenagers is not just a financial matter - it's about securing the necessary support as young adults embark on their educational and vocational journeys.

Until next time ...


ROGER EDDOWES
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About Roger Eddowes ...

Roger Eddowes 

Roger trained at Edward Thomas Peirson & Sons in Market Harborough before working at Hartwell & Co, followed by Chancery, as a partner. He started Essendon Accounts and Tax with Helen Beaumont in 2014 as a general practitioner with a hands-on approach.

Roger loves getting his hands dirty, working with emerging, small-to-medium and family businesses to ensure they receive the best possible accountancy advice. Roger utilises an extensive network of business contacts to leverage the best guidance and practical solutions.

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