Will an incorrect P60 affect my claim for tax credits?

lovelylouca

I have recently split from my partner and am just starting to look into what tax credits might be available to me as a Mum of 2 (aged 4 and 1).

My P60 is showing that I earned £5,500 more than I actually did in April - August 2012. This could be because I was on maternity leave at this time and was made redundant. Initially my previous employers wrongly taxed my redundancy pay and eventually reimbursed me £1,500 but without reissuing a payslip. The P 60 also shows that I didn't receive any weeks maternity pay when I received at least 20. Will this affect my tax credit claim?

I have tried contacting my previous employers' payroll but have had no reply. I think they've been restructured as part of the NHS shake up.

I have all my payslips covering the last financial year including the erroneous one which was never corrected. Should I just send copies of all of these with my claim? I desperately need to make a claim and receive money due to me and my family.

Any help gratefully received.

[Deleted User]

It could cause you problems. I'd want it fixed asap.

If you provide it for any reason it will cause a problem.

I would also be concerned as to what has/ not been paid and reported.

As long as you tell the truth on the claim, I can't see why you should not proceed, but again you may be asked questions because of the same.