The payment designed to help with the costs of raising a child - here's what you should know

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) has issued an important message concerning backdated payments for an essential government benefit . Eligible Brits may receive up to £897 annually for each fresh claim made, and can organise this quickly using the tax office's mobile app.

In a post to Twitter , HMRC said: "You can claim Child Benefit for every child you're responsible for, regardless of how many children you have. Child Benefit can be backdated for up to 3 months from the date you make the claim.

"You cannot recover payments from before that period. The quickest and easiest way for parents and carers to claim, view and manage Child Benefit payments is by downloading the free

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