HMRC - Overpayment
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If you’ve been overpaid tax credits, the Tax Credit Office will get in touch with you to let you know. They’ll tell you exactly what you owe and will tell you how to repay any money you owe. Overpayments happen because when a tax credits award is made it is not final until the tax year for which it has been given has ended. Repayments may be taken from your future tax credits. If you don’t receive tax credits or Universal credit, HMRC may send you a ‘notice to pay’. You’ll have 30 days to repay this – and HMRC can take enforcement action to reclaim the money if you don’t pay. If you think that the Tax Credit Office has made a mistake, you should contact them via Resolver to let them know. They should be able to resolve the matter for you. If you can’t afford your repayments, you should contact HMRC to ask if you can set up an extended repayment plan. |
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HMRC can level penalties for late payment. It's always worth contacting HMRC if you believe you might have been incorrectly penalised (or if serious circumstances stopped you from paying on time). HMRC will often consider any reasons you might have for late payment.
You should try and correct any mistakes with your tax as soon as possible.
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