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High income child benefit charge and separation

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So I have a bit of a dilemma here.
My partner (now ex not married) claimed child benefit for the whole 24/25 tax year. We separated in September 24 but have still be living together but as separate households since due to financial reasons, we have no bank accounts tied etc…
I have exceeded the threshold for the high income child benefit charge as I earned over £80k last tax year, am I liable to only pay the charge up until September when we split or do I still have to pay it for the whole year and if so would I still be liable to pay it while she’s still under the same roof?
any help would be amazing.
thank you

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  • Robbie64
    Robbie64 Posts: 2,173 Forumite
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    Usually you would only be liable up to the point of separation but I don't know if it's an added complication when both of you continue to live under the same roof. I think this is one question that can only be answered by contacting Child Benefit and asking them. I'm sure this will be a question they've been asked many times before given that many couples have no choice but to continue to live at the same address after separating.
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