tax underpayment demand

geoffken

Just rec'd letter claiming £3500 underpaid for 2009 and 20010 and adjusted code for 2011.
Situation
Took early retirement in 2001 Yes 2001 but became eligible for pension on 2 10 2009 on 65 birthday.
Worked before and after this date for agencies who knew I was receiving company early retirement allowance and taxed me on BR rate 20% on all earnings.
No earning above 30.000 in any year so no 40% liability.
It appears DWP did not inform whoever that I was receiving standard OAP from 2 10 2009.
They admit on coding letter "an incorrect amount of state retirement pension was include in your tax code" for both years.
Their P800 letter states "if they (government) have made a mistake then they may possibly agree not to collect it. Summation of para as have no scanner to quote completely.
As i have no reason to believe that one govt dept did not talk to another do I have any redress or ability to not pay this.
Am happy to pay now they/me are aware of situation.
Cannot put hands on £3500 so can if necessary pay over longer period via tax if not successful in appeal not to pay.

Will be ringing tomorrow but wanted advice first or should I consult MP if no satisfaction

geoffken

Any body got any ideas before I ring helpline.

Thanks for reading!!!

Caz3121

you may be better moving this to the Cutting Taxes board as it deals with Income Tax and you will get some responses - this board is for benefits

geoffken

Thanks for this.
Did not see that sub forum.
all i have to do now is work out how to do that.