Written Question·Treasury·UIN 51597
High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge
Tabled: 12 May 2025
Answered: 20 May 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the High Income Child Benefit Charge on (a) single-earner and (b) dual-earner households with similar or higher combined incomes.
Answer
James MurrayBy withdrawing Child Benefit from high-income parents where the higher earner earns £60,000 or more, the HICBC helps to ensure the sustainability of the public finances and protect our vital public services. Information on the number of households that ha...
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