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Posted Sun, 12 May 2024 07:20:05 GMT by Timmit11 Field
Hi, In February my wife confirmed for the 30 hours free child care, for our then 2.75yr old, that I would possibly tip over £100k for the confirmed quarter. The plan was to tip the excess into a personal pension. Since this point two things have happened, my bonuses haven't only remained, they have increased, and I've had a pay rise. The excess is now approx 5k over for this quarter alone. When we made the last declaration, we had fully intended to make the pension contribution to keep my salary down. So it was made in good faith. The change in circumstances also affected by debt, means I cannot realistically make this excess payment to pension. Is it simply a case of not applying at the next quarter, or would I be open to a fine because I haven't done what was intended?
Posted Thu, 16 May 2024 08:44:04 GMT by HMRC Admin 25 Response
Hi Timmit11 Field,
For advice on how your change in circumstances affects your free child care,  please contact our Child Benefit helpline by webchat or phone here:
Child Benefit: general enquiries
Thank you. 

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