House of Commons · Petition P002692
High Income Child Benefit Charge
25 October 2021
Presented 1 time by 1 MP
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At a glance
This petition concerning high income child benefit charge was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue summary
The petition addresses the perceived unfairness of the High Income Child Benefit Charge policy, which disadvantages families with one high-income earner compared to two-earner families, and does not align its £50,000 threshold with the basic-rate tax threshold.
Action requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to re-examine the High Income Child Benefit Charge policy to address disparities and ensure future revisions account for increases in basic-rate tax thresholds.
Key facts
- Constituents are concerned about financial disadvantages faced by families due to the High Income Child Benefit Charge.
- The policy’s £50,000 threshold does not align with the current basic-rate tax threshold of £50,270.
- The petition highlights anomalies and requests for addressing disparities.
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 25 October 2021
I rise to present a petition on behalf of constituents who have expressed concern to me about what they see as an inherent unfairness, whereby a family with one high earner can be disadvantaged in comparison with two-earner families, and who have highlighted some anomalies in regard to the threshold rate not aligning with the basic-rate tax threshold.