Overpayment of Tax Credits

KRLG
KRLG Community Member Posts: 20 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)

Could anyone explain what this means in relation to an overpayment that I am paying back.

" If you claimed tax credits as a couple the amount showing is what you and your partner owe at the date of this letter. we've also sent your partner a Notice to pay letter, showing the joint amount you owe. However if your tax credits award ended due to a claim for Universal Credit or if Universal Credit has been claimed after tax credits award ended, the amounts shown is what you personally owe at the date of this letter"

As i did claim UC and tax credits stopped does this mean that the amount owed was reduced to 50% of the total as my ex would also owe the same amount in the letter.

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  • justj74
    justj74 Community Member Posts: 221 Contributor

    That wording is confusing, isn’t it! I’d be tempted to give them a ring and ask them to confirm exactly how much you’re personally responsible for, just to be on the safe side
    hopefully someone who’s had the same thing might be able to shed some light on it!! 😊

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 6,234 Scope online community team

    Hi @KRLG

    As justj74 mentioned above, it sounds like the best thing to do is to contact Universal Credit directly. They should be able to give you some peace of mind about your balance and confirm exactly how much you owe😊

  • KRLG
    KRLG Community Member Posts: 20 Connected

    Thanks Justj74 & Mary_Scope

    Did contact HMRC who are even more baffling when you ask for details I don't have much to pay now, it was just that the 50% rule when separated/divorced should have been applied as I did contact HMRC at the time

    HMRC have said will send out details in approx. 2-3wks

    Thanks again both of you for taking time to respond

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