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09 May 25 #525719 by PortisheadDad

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Hi. Hoping somebody can help out here with what must be (?) a standard question re High Income Child Benefit Tax Charges.

My income exceeds £60k so have been liable for the High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge.
My ex's income is less than £60k and she currently claims the child benefit.
She moved out of the family home in early April 2025 although our divorce process and application started back in October.

So my questions;

Do I need to pay the full High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge for 24/25 tax year (as she only moved out at the start of the 25/6 tax year)?
Do I need to do anything (i.e. self assessment) at the end of the 25/6 year or simply no longer complete a self assessment (as I am not self employed).

Thanks in advance.

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12 May 25 #525724 by WYSPECIAL

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If you were living separate lives but living in the same house you could claim exemption for Oct 24 to Apr 25.

Did you still eat meals together, shop as a household, do each other’s washing etc or was it done individually?

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