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lending money

hi i lent money to a friend and she was so grateful she insisted on paying me bk extra (and paid it into my bank) now i get tax credits and i was just wondering if this makes and diference to my claim and should i declare it? it was £600
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  • MCGONIS
    MCGONIS Posts: 699 Forumite
    Hi. It's your money, leaving you at some point and being returned to you at some point. It's not "income"

    So NO. Your don't have to advise the Tax Credit Office.

    Hope that helps.
  • quintwins
    quintwins Posts: 5,179 Forumite
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    ok i was just wondering because she's giving me abit extra back so would maybe be classed as interest? but i suppose your right it's not income, thank you
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