Think we are getting too much

LindseyandMatthew

Just checked my bank account and our tax credits have gone up to £51 somethind child tax and £31 something working tax. Last year we were on £22 working tax and £45 child tax. I rang up to say I think we have been paid too much and the lady said its based on our annual review, I asked if the figures are corredt, ie: £11 100 wages and £2500ish carers allowance and she said they are and the payments are correct. I don't understand it though as our previous years wages were lowere but we were getting less . We haven't had the award notice through yet but I don't want to end up being overpaid for next year, I don't know wheter to save the excess in a seperate account and then its there if we are overpaid or believe the lady I spoke to that we are entitled to it ! Any advice?

kerryallc71

i know tax credits have gone up this year , have you tried the tax credits calculator - http://www.entitledto.co.uk/ that might help .. i found it a very useful calculator ..

someone will be long later to help you ..


see you from kerry ..

lizsara

I would say if you don't desperately need the money I would keep it in a seperate account. That way if it turns out you are not entitled to it you can give it back, and if you are entitled to it then you will have a nice little lump sum.

woozywendy

Our t/c has gone up a roughly the same amount as yours. I went on entitled to and the t/c own site, they both came back with the same figures that are on my award.

LindseyandMatthew

thanks for the replies people, I'll have a look on the calculator :T

judy2357

Could it be that you werent paid enough last year and thats why you are getting more, though I would have thought if that were the case they would have paid it one lump sum???

LindseyandMatthew

well checked and its about £6 a weeks out so will just save it all seperately and then if I have to pay it back its there and if not I'll treat the family