Q&A: tax liability and high income child benefit charge (HICBC)

In this week’s Q&A, Croner Taxwise adviser Vivienne Cheung, explains the tax implications of the high income child benefit charge for anyone earning over £50,000 if they do not live with their partner

My client currently has income over £50,000 but has been separated from her husband who is currently claiming child benefit. Do we need to put the high income child benefit charge (HICBC) on her tax return? The client never sees the money and does not think it would be fair for her to be subject to a charge.

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