Child benefit deadline looms

HMRC is urging parents and carers they have until August 31, 2021, to confirm whether their teenagers are staying in full-time education or training beyond 16.

Last week, teens received their GSCE results and are now considering their future. If they decide to continue full-time education or training, parents or carers will be eligible to continue receiving Child Benefit.

HMRC has sent reminders to families receiving Child Benefit for those in the last year of school or home education. Parents or carers must notify HMRC of their intentions by the end of the month, or their money will be stopped.

It is easy to update records via GOV.UK. Or to return the 297b form sent by HMRC. Child Benefit is paid to eligible parents or carers who are responsible for a child under 16, or under 20 in full-time non-advanced education or approved training.