Rejected petition: Require HMRC to consider HICBC when deciding Child Benefit for separated parents
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Require the UK Government to change Child Benefit rules so HMRC must consider HICBC liability when deciding which separated parent receives Child Benefit, alongside each parent's practical and financial responsibility for the child.
Require the UK Government to amend Child Benefit rules so that, when separated parents share care, HMRC can consider whether the parent receiving the award must repay some or all through the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), alongside each parent’s practical and financial responsibilities, rather than relying solely on overnight stays, and review safeguards against claims being used for post-separation economic abuse or financial control.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what changes you'd like the Government or Parliament to make to the High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) and what you mean by amending rules so “HMRC can consider whether the parent receiving the award must repay some or all through the High Income Child Benefit Charge.”
HMRC considers a parent must repay Child Benefit through the High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) when the higher earner in the household has an adjusted net income above £60,000. It is 100% repayable after £80,000.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly how you would like the Government or Parliament to change the rules relating to the High-Income Child Benefit Charge.
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