Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003

[F1 681C The amount of the charge U.K.

(1) The amount of the high income child benefit charge to which a person (“P”) is liable for a tax year is the appropriate percentage of the total of—

(a) any amounts in relation to which condition A is met, and

(b) any amounts in relation to which condition B is met.

For conditions A and B, see section 681B.

(2) “The appropriate percentage” is—

(a) 100%, or

(b) if less, the percentage determined by the formula—

Where—

ANI is P's adjusted net income for the tax year;

L is [F2 £60,000];

X is [F3 £200].

(3) If—

(a) the total of the amounts mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1), or the amount of the charge determined under that subsection, is not a whole number of pounds, or

(b) the percentage determined under subsection (2)(b) is not a whole number,

it is to be rounded down to the nearest whole number.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. 10 Ch. 8 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 1 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 1 para. 1

F2 Sum in s. 681C(2)(b) substituted (6.4.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent years) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2024 (c. 12), s. 5(1)(3) (with s. 5(4)-(7))

F3 Sum in s. 681C(2)(b) substituted (6.4.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent years) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2024 (c. 12), s. 5(2)(3) (with s. 5(4)-(7))