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tax credits

bexbex
bexbex Posts: 310 Forumite
edited 22 September 2011 at 8:43AM in Benefits & tax credits
hi
I split up from my husband a few months ago and applied for tax credits.
I work 16 hours a week, have a 7 year old and last year 10/11 I brought home £13,400.
I phoned them up and they said I'd be entitled to around £70 a week child and working tax which is fine.
I filled the forms in and sent them off a few weeks ago and had not heard anything back from them.
Today I have checked my bank account and there is a payment of £1051 in there which I'm sure cannot be right.
I haven't received anything through the post yet to say what I'll be getting monthly so I'm not sure what this £1051 is for?
Any ideas or have they messed it up?
xx
Starting my DMP Journey.

Comments

  • SuziQ
    SuziQ Posts: 3,042 Forumite
    It could easily be correct, because they backdate and may also be correcting an underpayment from last year now your final earnings are disclosed. If it was me I would wait until I get paperwork explaining the payment before spending it, as I have had problems in the past, however I think it's pretty safe to say this money is owed to you.
    Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it!
  • keigcf
    keigcf Posts: 271 Forumite
    The paperwork will arrive I'm sure, wait a few days.
    Visit beautiful Mid Wales:j
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