Tax Credit Debt

chasingsolvency

Hi all, I’m currently bankrupt (as of May ‘19). I was under the impression that my Tax Credit overpayment would be included, is that incorrect? I’m still paying back £70 odd a month out of my Universal Credit. Haven’t been on the ball and only just realised, I will give them a ring tomorrow to query it.

Clouds88

If your on a joint UC claim and the other party isn’t bankrupt you’ll still continue to pay.
However, if it is you only then you need to ring the debt recovery people which you can find the number on the online UC account. It took me forever to get it refunded, but you should be able to get them to immediately stop the recovery whilst they ‘investigate’ to check your bankrupt. Make sure your ready to be pushy if necessary they are hard to handle and often don’t know what should be going on.

Good luck.

chasingsolvency

Thanks so much, that’s great news! It’s just myself so all good in that respect. Will give them a ring tomorrow.

TheGardener

Unless the claim was proven to be fraudulent - the debt should be included.

mumofboys18

I had a terrible time getting TC debts cleared after going BR. It took 5 months to get them to finally stop