Tax credit compliance interview..

[pickles2k]

I had the call today and I’m confused about the outcome ...

  I was honest and said he lived here during the dates mentioned

they said they were stopping the claim now 

but said I can apply for universal credit as a joint claim if I wish and that was it..

. no mention of repayment

no mention of caution,

call lasted about 3 mins ..

  I’m confused myself so just waiting to see if any follow up stuff comes

[dx100uk]

well what ever they decide ensure via an sar they have the written evidence to prove their claim.

this might be the crux behind their answer...you've said so, but ofcourse an honest answer is not a substitute of real provable evidence.

 

this is why we say never panic, lots of supposed tigers have no real teeth.....

[Will Goodfellow]

They've stopped the claim as you told them you were no longer a single claimant so a change of circumstances triggers a move to universal credit which has now replaced tax credits.

HMRC will contact you at a later date with the amount which you have been overpaid and will expect you to repay it.

 

[pickles2k]

So... “they might just leave it at that”

isnt a likely option then

 

I was expecting them to say I’d overpaid and I’d need to repay or interview under caution or whatever but it was just, claims been cancelled, if you want to do a new joint claim you can, and that was it 

 

sometimes it’s the not knowing that hurts.. guess it’s just a waiting game to see what they either A. Try and dig up or B. What the overpayment was

[Will Goodfellow]

No, leaving it is not a likely option unfortunately. HMRC will calculate how much you owe and you can then either agree with or dispute that amount.

[dx100uk]

what happened?
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