Tax credit overpayment/Bankruptcy

quernmore1961

In 2010 my partner and i were advised to apply for Working Tax Credits as we were struggling with employment and finance.In 2009-2010 we earned £4228.00,so an award was made.In 2010-2011 our income increased to £17.778.00.On all occasions i have informed them of changes of circumstances in the first instance.Not until 24th August 2011 they have informed us that both periods they have overpaid to the tune of £2676.40.Add to this in November 2010 we went bankrupt and are still in bankruptcy.Where do we stand as we were under the impression you cannot inccur more debt when bankrupt.

MissMoneypenny

This is one for the bankruptcy board. However, from what I have read on there it seems you can't add other other unpaid debts, once you have declared yourself bankrupt. Others on that board will be able to confirm or deny this.

My own feeling are that you were quite happy to use the safety net of the wefare state and let taxpayers feed, house and clothe you and therefore should pay us back for any overpayment you had.

quernmore1961

I have no intention of trying to add it to the bankruptcy,what i am questioning is the fact they have overpaid both years,surely taking into account they work twelve months behind they should ajust payments accordingly rather than overpaying,