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Adjusted net income and child benefit

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Fantasisa · 03/09/2019 15:42

I now earn just over the threshold (£52,000) for the child benefit cap.

Am I right in thinking that as I contribute more than £2k to my pension per year that it takes me below £50k that I can continue to claim child benefit? Do I still need to do a tax return?

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Youngandfree · 03/09/2019 16:12

Yes you are right.

Youngandfree · 03/09/2019 16:13

Not 100% sure about the tax return

chocolatesaltyballs22 · 03/09/2019 16:13

Don't forget to take into account any bonuses you receive, if you haven't already. They count in the overall earnings.

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Fantasisa · 04/09/2019 10:23

Thanks @chocolatesaltyballs22 fortunately or unfortunately I don't get any bonuses.

Does anyone know if I need to do a tax return? Surely the pension contributions keep me under the threshold as far as the tax office is concerned?

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