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Does anybody know the answer to the following.
I have been separated for nearly three years and I have now received a letter from HMRC regarding a tax charge on child benefit which will cost me over £1,700 according to the gov.uk estimate. Am I liable for this tax charge on the benefit that my ex-wife has been receiving? Surely this cannot be correct?
I'm pretty sure if the child isn't resident with you then you shouldnt be liable. Follow the link and click on get started,, it will bring up some questions about your circumstances.
www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefitcharge/
Hi,
I recieved a letter a week or so ago and spoke with HMRC.
My situation is that if my ex and I were together we would have been liable for a self assesment if we had still been claiming CB, my ex stopped it in January so that we were not liable.
In March my ex left taking our children and started claiming CB.
WhenI explained to HMRC I was informed that as we were no longer together then I was not liable for self assesment or to pay anything back.
I hope that this helps.
Regards,
Dave
Feeling slightly less anxious - will be better when her Majesty's revenue confirm the same. Cheers guys.
Update: I have spoken to HMRC this morning and they have confirmed that I will not be liable for any CBTC as the children do not live with me and nobody at my address is claiming Child Benefit.
webber05,
That's great news - glad you got it sorted. It must be a weight off your mind.
Gooner
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