Updated for 2026/27

Child Benefit High Income Tax Charge Explained (2026/27)

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Child Benefit Clawback Calculator

Adjusted net income: £65,000.00

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Number of children:

Total Child Benefit

£2,251.60/yr

HICBC charge (25%)

£562.90/yr

Net benefit retained

£1,688.70/yr

💡 Pension escape strategy

A pension contribution of £5,000.00 would reduce your adjusted net income to £60,000, eliminating the HICBC entirely and saving you £562.90/year.

That pension contribution also attracts £2,000.00 of tax relief at higher rate — a double benefit.

See full breakdown with pension sacrifice →

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