tax credits dont think im single

kirstyj

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel wrote: »

Thought this was wrong to do?

He had 9 months left in school he has been at that school for 6 years grown up with his friends who are all going to that secondary school. If it was your child what would you have done?

TELLIT01

You do seem to have a huge mess to clear up, much of it of your own doing by not updating your address with the relevant companies / agencies. If you had only been moved a couple of months the delay might be viewed as reasonable, but your talking 9 months now. I also suspect that having bills still going to your ex-partners address will seriously weaken your claim to be single in the eyes of HMRC.
It's a legal requirement to advise DVLA of a change of address.

Topcat1982

kirstyj wrote: »

Long story short.. He just couldnt keep it in his pants!! My letter didnt mention concentrix but when i phoned the number on the letter im sure the woman said concentrex when she answered. She said there was no case workers available and someone would phone me back. All i can do is tell them the truth whether they think i commited fraud or not. Does anyone know what the worst case scenario will be??

Prosecution. That's why you need to sort it out. What letters go to your Mum's address? Bank statements, employers letters? Does your ex pay child support through the CSA?

MacMickster

The problem seems to be that Tax Credits appear to be the only people that you wanted to know or believe that you had separated and moved out from the home that you shared with your partner.

You wanted your doctor to believe that you were still with your partner as you didn't want to have to change doctors.

You wanted your son's school to believe that you were still with your partner as you didn't want him to have to go to another school.

You wanted your car insurance company to believe that you were still living with your partner - maybe because you thought that the premium would increase at your parent's address.

You didn't change the address on your driving licence despite a legal requirement to do so (nor change the address of the registered keeper of your car I presume).

You are one of the few people in this country of childbearing age who is not on social media, so don't have a record of all the posts about your break up.

Did you really never consider for one second when applying for tax credits as a single person that you may have trouble convincing HMRC that you had genuinely separated when you appeared to deliberately arrange your affairs so that so many other organisations believed that you hadn't?

If your claims are genuine then I do have some sympathy, but if you put yourself in the position of HMRC then why should they believe you?

NYM

You may not be able to prove that you've moved on from your Ex but can you prove that you are living with your parents?

A Bank account/statements with your new address?
A mobile phone contract?
Credit Card/Debit Card billing address?

Darksparkle

MacMickster wrote: »

The problem seems to be that Tax Credits appear to be the only people that you wanted to know or believe that you had separated and moved out from the home that you shared with your partner.

You wanted your doctor to believe that you were still with your partner as you didn't want to have to change doctors.

You wanted your son's school to believe that you were still with your partner as you didn't want him to have to go to another school.

You wanted your car insurance company to believe that you were still living with your partner - maybe because you thought that the premium would increase at your parent's address.

You didn't change the address on your driving licence despite a legal requirement to do so (nor change the address of the registered keeper of your car I presume).

You are one of the few people in this country of childbearing age who is not on social media, so don't have a record of all the posts about your break up.

Did you really never consider for one second when applying for tax credits as a single person that you may have trouble convincing HMRC that you had genuinely separated when you appeared to deliberately arrange your affairs so that so many other organisations believed that you hadn't?

If your claims are genuine then I do have some sympathy, but if you put yourself in the position of HMRC then why should they believe you?

This. At the end of the day, tax credits can't simply take your word for it that you are single

They need to see evidence and if on paper nothing has changed then you can't really blame them for the decisions they reach.

FBaby

I think your main problem is that it's been at least 9 months, that's a long time not to change anything. Did you not even have a post redirection for mail coming to your name and trusted your ex to pass on everything?

What is frustrating is how some people like you can be genuinely single (I assume you are telling the truth) but in trouble because they didn't follow the logical rules of separation when those who know the system know to pay their parents/friends a few ££ a month just to use the place as an address, change everything to it, and even though they live happily as a couple, know they are ok because on paper, it can't be proven.

konark

Is Mr x working? If he's not there's no difference in the amounts you would have received and have received.

Is he still living at old address, alone? Would he vouch that you've moved out?

Your problem is that if they generate an overpayment they (HMRC) are judge , jury and executioner but you must appeal quickly if they go down this route.

I think the best card you have is that you genuinely have split up and are starting (albeit belatedly) to sever ties with the former address, which you wouldn't do just to avoid an overpayment. As long as you don't go back to him this is strong evidence that the relationship is over. Why not write to HMRC putting your case, don't mess about with concentrix.