Five things clients will call you about this week

Child benefit The government's rule change on child benefit may force families to document how they split household chores, according to the Mail on Sunday. The ruling from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is designed to ensure unmarried claimants living with a high earner are unable to skirt the rules. George Osborne announced in this year's Budget the benefit would be reduced for households earning £60,000 or more. Pensions shortfall The Financial Services Authority (FSA) warned last week advisers and insurers were overestimating the extent of pension returns, leading to a potential sho...