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HMRC Urges Parents: Claim Child Benefit Before Christmas!

8/22/2025

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HMRC launched a campaign on August 22, 2025, encouraging UK parents to claim Child Benefit before Christmas 2025.
Claims submitted by early December may result in payments before Christmas, starting at £26.05 weekly.
Parents can backdate claims by up to 12 weeks, potentially receiving a lump sum of £313.20.
The campaign addresses the High Income Child Benefit Charge for families earning between £60,000 and £80,000.
HMRC warns of increased scams related to Child Benefit claims during this period.

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HMRC launched a campaign on August 22, 2025, encouraging UK parents to claim Child Benefit before Christmas 2025.
Claims submitted by early December may result in payments before Christmas, starting at £26.05 weekly.
Parents can backdate claims by up to 12 weeks, potentially receiving a lump sum of £313.20.
The campaign addresses the High Income Child Benefit Charge for families earning between £60,000 and £80,000.
HMRC warns of increased scams related to Child Benefit claims during this period.