Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 72593
Child Maintenance Service
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025
Question
Fred Thomas
Labour — Plymouth Moor View
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what evidence the Child Maintenance Service requires to incorporate (a) additional income from online selling platforms and (b) other additional income sources in their calculations.
Answer
Andrew WesternInformation about the paying parent's gross income is taken directly from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for the latest tax year available. This allows calculations to be made quickly and accurately. Any income subject to income tax including bonuses and o...
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