Reassess CMS calculations to include assets and non-PAYE income for parents
We ask the Government to conduct a full review of Child Maintenance System calculation rules for parents who are self-employed or work outside the PAYE system. We request a modernised, transparent assessment framework reflecting the true financial position of parents, regardless of employment type.
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Cap pension contribution deductions for CMS income calculations
Ask the government to reform Child Maintenance Service (CMS) rules so large pension contributions can't unfairly reduce child maintenance. Cap allowable deductions and give CMS power to investigate suspected income diversion into pensions to avoid paying fair support.
Review child maintenance service (CMS) process for accepting reduced payments
Currently, a paying parent can reduce their CMS payments by adding a partner’s child as a “relevant child,” even if that child is not biologically theirs and already receives support from their own parent. We want the Government to review this process.
Reform Child Maintenance calculation: include daytime care and actual costs
Reform the CMS calculation so payments reflect real care. Include all childcare time by paying parents, not just overnight stays. Automatically factor in costs related to travel and a child’s disabilities or long-term health conditions, rather than requiring a separate application for variation.
Include Child Maintenance as Income in Universal Credit and Means-Tested Benefit
Child maintenance payment is not counted as income for Universal Credit, allowing some to receive maintenance payments and benefits. At the same time, paying parents must meet their obligations even where those payments reduce their overall household income below the Universal Credit threshold.
Reduce income tax rate for parents
We want the government to change tack in tackling child poverty and our falling fertility rate by reducing the income tax rate of parents - for example by 0.5/1% for each parent for each child until they reach 18.
Reassess CMS calculations to include assets and non-PAYE income for parents
We ask the Government to conduct a full review of Child Maintenance System calculation rules for parents who are self-employed or work outside the PAYE system. We request a modernised, transparent assessment framework reflecting the true financial position of parents, regardless of employment type.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Cap pension contribution deductions for CMS income calculations
Ask the government to reform Child Maintenance Service (CMS) rules so large pension contributions can't unfairly reduce child maintenance. Cap allowable deductions and give CMS power to investigate suspected income diversion into pensions to avoid paying fair support.
Review child maintenance service (CMS) process for accepting reduced payments
Currently, a paying parent can reduce their CMS payments by adding a partner’s child as a “relevant child,” even if that child is not biologically theirs and already receives support from their own parent. We want the Government to review this process.
Reform Child Maintenance calculation: include daytime care and actual costs
Reform the CMS calculation so payments reflect real care. Include all childcare time by paying parents, not just overnight stays. Automatically factor in costs related to travel and a child’s disabilities or long-term health conditions, rather than requiring a separate application for variation.
Include Child Maintenance as Income in Universal Credit and Means-Tested Benefit
Child maintenance payment is not counted as income for Universal Credit, allowing some to receive maintenance payments and benefits. At the same time, paying parents must meet their obligations even where those payments reduce their overall household income below the Universal Credit threshold.
Reduce income tax rate for parents
We want the government to change tack in tackling child poverty and our falling fertility rate by reducing the income tax rate of parents - for example by 0.5/1% for each parent for each child until they reach 18.