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tax credit overpayment

hello, received my tax credit award back saying i had been overpaid £1042,and instead of getting 2 payments per month totaling £290 .i now receive one of £147.I didnt give estimates but actual figures ,and my total income as dropped by £1500 P.A . -have thay made a mistake? any help please.

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  • Icequeen99
    Icequeen99 Posts: 3,775 Forumite
    stodgy88 wrote: »
    hello, received my tax credit award back saying i had been overpaid £1042,and instead of getting 2 payments per month totaling £290 .i now receive one of £147.I didnt give estimates but actual figures ,and my total income as dropped by £1500 P.A . -have thay made a mistake? any help please.

    Unfortunately there is no way of answering your question on the information you have provided. You will need to post your income for 10/11 and 11/12 and your circumstances (children, disabilities, childcare costs) There are many ways an overpayment could have occurred.

    IQ
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