Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 72593

Child Maintenance Service

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025

Question

Fred Thomas

LabourPlymouth 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 Western
Information 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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