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UK High Income Child Benefit Charge Calculator

Calculate HICBC tax charges for incomes between £60,000 and £80,000 under current HMRC rules and evaluate your opt-out choices.

HICBC Taper Calculator

Opt-Out Strategy

If your income exceeds £80,000, 100% of Child Benefit is clawed back. You should still claim Child Benefit but select **"Opt Out of Payments"** so your non-working spouse receives annual National Insurance State Pension credits automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions (HICBC)

Net Adjusted Income is your total taxable income before personal allowances minus pension contributions (Gift Aid & workplace pension salary sacrifice).

You pay the charge by filing an annual HMRC Self Assessment tax return.