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Tax Credits - overpaid?

Hi All,

Grateful for advice.

In May last year I started a new job with a significant pay increase which was reported to HMRC on the day I started my new role. My tax credits dropped to zero immediately so I assumed claim closed.

i am now being asked to complete the annual declaration for tax credits which covers the whole of last year and would indicate that I have an overpayment.

How does this work when you change during the year? Will I be allowed to keep that money based on the fact I was entitled to it when I received it or will I need to pay it back as my income over the whole year was over the threshold?

Many Thanks

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