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Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Revenue and Customs: Repayments

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of HMRC's Child Benefit verification checks on the timelines of Self Assessment tax repayments.

Answer

Child Benefit is a non-means tested benefit payable to families as a contribution towards the cost of raising children. It is claimed through the Child Benefit service, which is separate to Self Assessment, so for the majority of families Child Benefit checks should have no impact on the timelines of Self Assessment tax repayments.

There are no further impacts anticipated.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88532
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Child benefit Revenue and Customs Repayments Self-assessment
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk