Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Increase the High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold in line with inflation
Closed
72 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should increase the High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold in line with inflation since this was set in 2013.
In 2013 the High Income Child Benefit Charge was introduced, with the target of recuperating child benefit paid to families where one or more parents were classed as 'high earners'.
At this time, £50,000 was deemed as the lower threshold for a high earner. In 2023, this limit remains unchanged despite inflation.
As a result the current HICBC penalises working families who no longer fall within the 'high earner' category.
At this time, £50,000 was deemed as the lower threshold for a high earner. In 2023, this limit remains unchanged despite inflation.
As a result the current HICBC penalises working families who no longer fall within the 'high earner' category.
Timeline
| 10 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Sep 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
72
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
10 Mar 2023
Closed
10 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.