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<p>The Government introduced the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) from January
2013 to ensure that support is targeted at those who need it most. It applies to anyone
with an individual income over £50,000, who claims Child Benefit or whose partner
claims it, regardless of the make-up of their household.</p><p>HM Revenue and Customs
(HMRC) continue to consider ways in which they can improve communications to raise
awareness of HICBC. HMRC recently undertook external research and used the findings
to make changes to their guidance and communications on HICBC. They also improved
the Child Benefit claim form to make clearer what choices people have on HICBC when
they claim the benefit.</p>
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