If you are having problems getting information from a partner or ex-partner about their income and entitlement to receive Child Benefit payments, you can ask HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for certain types of information. There is an online form to help you do this.
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You should only use the online form if you have not been able to talk to your partner or ex-partner about their income and entitlement to receive Child Benefit.
If this applies to you, you can only ask if you have an individual income of more than £50,000 in a tax year and you live with that partner, or you or your partner have moved in or left during that year.
If you have a tax agent or adviser, they can request this information as long as they are formally authorised to act on your behalf.
High Income Child Benefit charge - request for information
You won't be able to save any information that you type into the online form, so have the following information handy:
This is important as it helps HMRC to confirm your identity. They have a duty of care to protect you and will not reply if they think that confidentiality may be breached.
Authorising an accountant to deal with HM Revenue & Customs for you
