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12/08/2011
'Claim Teen Students' Benefits, Says HMRC
Parents of teens who are carrying on with full time education next term need to act fast to ensure they continue to receive child benefits.
The parents of any 16-year-olds who are remaining in education by full-time means will be entitled to claim and should let HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) know so that their child benefit doesn't stop in September.
HMRC's Director of Benefits and Credits, Steve Lamey, said: "At this time of year, families decide whether a child will continue in education or training once they have seen their GCSE results.
"If their child is staying on full-time, they need to let us know all the details as soon as possible so that their child benefit doesn't stop on 30 August."
Parents of a child approaching the age of 16 will receive a reminder and form in the post from HMRC, asking them to provide HMRC with various kinds of information.
This will include details of the course and qualification, its start and end dates and the name and address of the school or college.
Parents can also make the necessary changes online at Benefits or by phoning the Child Benefit Helpline on 0845 302 1444.
(BMcC/GK)
The parents of any 16-year-olds who are remaining in education by full-time means will be entitled to claim and should let HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) know so that their child benefit doesn't stop in September.
HMRC's Director of Benefits and Credits, Steve Lamey, said: "At this time of year, families decide whether a child will continue in education or training once they have seen their GCSE results.
"If their child is staying on full-time, they need to let us know all the details as soon as possible so that their child benefit doesn't stop on 30 August."
Parents of a child approaching the age of 16 will receive a reminder and form in the post from HMRC, asking them to provide HMRC with various kinds of information.
This will include details of the course and qualification, its start and end dates and the name and address of the school or college.
Parents can also make the necessary changes online at Benefits or by phoning the Child Benefit Helpline on 0845 302 1444.
(BMcC/GK)
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