HMRC £200 rule confirmed for people earning over £60,000

NewsCost Of LivingHMRCYour joint income is irrelevant15:31, 21 Aug 2026Child Benefit claimants with an income of more than £60,000 a year could be subject to a Child Benefit charge, it has been warned. The charge applies if either you or your partner have a taxable income of over £60,000 as individuals.‌Your joint income is irrelevant – a couple where both are earning £59,000 are not affected by the charge. It doesn't matter whether it is you or your partner who claims Child Benefit.‌The charge also applies whether or not the children in your household are biologically related to you. If you live with someone (married, civil partners, co-habiting) who receives Child Benefit and you have an income more than £60,000 then they are affected by the charge.‌READ MORE HMRC new 'per mile' charges