♥bex♥
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yep lees right you have to pay back every penny my sis in law is still paying hers back from two years ago , because at the time she was doing a few more hours a week , its not worth doing it she has a baby now and struggles to pay it back now she's only working partime ,,good luck |
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Phil McCracken
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I had the same prob, but for a much smaller sum. You must pay it back, tough you can arrange to do it in installments.
Your partner may be liable for half, ask HMRC. |
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susie
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well, i suppose the right thing to have done is put away any extra payments that they had sent you(its hard i know, when the money is there in front of you!) that way, you could have just sent them back what you were overpaid. you probably have not done that though, and the bad news is that you will now have to pay it all back! i know its worrying, if you have not got the money, but they will let you pay installments until it is paid off. i know a lot of people who have been in the same position, and it gets you angry, especially when you have already told them of your change in circumstances. the best thing to do in these circumstances, or situations very simular, is to either, write or e.mail them explaining your changes, but make sure that you keep a copy yourself, so then at least you have some proof of what you have done to resolve this, and when ever you make a phone call, always ask the person you are talking to if you can take their name and department, because there is nothing worse than having to ring again when you will be talking to someone different and then have to keep explaining all over again!! hope this helps. good luck. |
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Yanda
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Nothing, you can try to appeal but where the tax man is concerned you probably won't win. You will have to pay even though it's their mistake I'm afraid. It's the same with banks. The bank put £200 in my account by mistake. I thought I was having a good month, spent some of it and then they took it back (without my permission) which took my overdrawn and then charged me for going overdrawn. My heart goes out to you. |
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michelle b
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you can dispute an overpayment, this may or may not work, we had an overpayment removed after they keyed in our yearly income total wrong, because it was their mistake and calls are recorded on notes are written on your account about the purpose of your call, give it a try they should have records of your previous calls it took nearly 3 months for this to go through though and they dont realise how skint they leave people deducting money from entitlements! |
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Viva La Eire!
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hm,thats a doosy! you told them but they still made the mistake!!
im sure you would hope that you don't have to pay because its there mistake but knowing the government they wont let you away with it!
you will have to pay it back in instalments if you like, email them if possible or send them a letter about it!!
good luckl! |
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stormydays
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You need to argue that you told them....without proof it wont be easy
Whenever you phone TCO always get name and note time and date you spoke with them...always follow up in writing as extra safety
If you cannot afford to repay them let them know and explain why....they have the descretion to wipe it off |
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annelazilu
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my friend split from her husband so she was bringing her son up alone when he turned eighteen she informed them he was working and she was paid £200 per month for 2years she even had the local m.p. involved but the money still kept coming they then stopped the money but she still has over £3000 pound in the bank she is tempted to spend it but sods law they would then come for it back |
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ryderktm
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There are so many people in the same situation, it is really sad and they are supposed to be helping these people. sorry to say that you do have to pay it back, ask them if you can pay in installments.
Hope everything works out for you. |
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hamster321
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Well you cant argue with the inland revenue, you'll have to pay it back.
My parents are in the same position, because i was at college then quit, and they were still being paid.
Last year they had to pay £1400, and a few weeks ago they had a letter saying they owed a further £600.
We've heard so many stories of over payments, im sure they do it on purpose to get people into debt. |
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sharon jay
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well they told me, when they overpaid me, 700, that they cannot demend payment in full, and cannot withdraw any money out of your bank account without ur permission, they can only put money in it, the money i owe them will get sorted on next yrs earning ,so if iv earned less than the previous yr it will sort itself out that way, when they do there calculations. and they have stopped any money due to me for the rest of this yr. |
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Dimples
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Hi, first things first get straight down to the CAB they have forms there to appeal overpayments, I had to do it and I won as it was their mistake, all the money was given back to me. I would advise that anyone in this situation does the same thing, the government are aware of the situation and it is down to the computer system not the staff. In future make a note of the calls you've made time, date and reason for calling and always get someone's name. This way it will be easier to fight it. If they continue to insist that you pay back the award they should offer you installments, if these are too high then you must tell them that you are suffering HARDSHIP as this should get them to adjust it down. Very best of luck to you x |
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richard l
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As you clearly knew that you weren't due the money - you no doubt put it aside. Simply send it back. If however you spent the money - then I fail to see what you expect people to say about your situation. You seem to invite criticism at your own idiocy! Anyone showing sympathy must be equally simple minded. How is it with some people that its always SOMEONE elses fault - even for their own blatant failings?? |
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