Many grandparents are unaware of the possibility of claiming Specified Adult Childcare Credits to boost state pension. It is possible to backdate claims to 2011. However, some of us have had these refused because our children failed to claim child benefit due to the introduction of the High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge. They have not been warned that not claiming could affect their own pension or those family members who care for their children. Please spread the word. Child Benefit can only be backdated by three months. I am taking HMRC to a tribunal about this.
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