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Changing name on tax credit award

Troutwrestler
Troutwrestler Posts: 350 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
Hi

I'm wondering if its possible to change the name of my daughter on my tax credit award. (Surnames)

My children are both known by my surname even on my other benefits claims. I have tried to get in touch with tax credits but it's a bit of a nightmare getting through....I wouldn't bother changing it were it not causing confusion on HB claims etc.


Thanks :)
Its all mind over matter. I don't mind and you don't matter:rotfl:

Comments

  • Troutwrestler
    Troutwrestler Posts: 350 Forumite
    Still on hold ..... I think there's only one person answering the phone :p
    Its all mind over matter. I don't mind and you don't matter:rotfl:
  • stroptart
    stroptart Posts: 54 Forumite
    If you haven't already got through, then I'm sorry.

    TC should ask if the name change is "legal". If it is, then they will change it over the phone. If its not, then they wont.

    Unfortunately, I don't know what they define as legal.

    Good luck.
    Anything I post on here is my own personal opinion, and quite likely not the view of my employer. My knowledge may not be up-to -the minute current, but I'll give you the best I can.
  • DomRavioli
    DomRavioli Posts: 3,136 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Is it the name on their birth certificate? If not, then legally they are known by the names on the birth cert unless another document supercedes it such as deed poll, adoption certificate etc.
  • Troutwrestler
    Troutwrestler Posts: 350 Forumite
    Got through, put on hold and they cut me off :(

    Is there an email contact form
    Its all mind over matter. I don't mind and you don't matter:rotfl:
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