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of the Citizens' Advice Bureau Q: I got a letter telling me I was overpaid tax credits dating back to the time I separated from my husband. This came as a total shock. I don't have the amount of money they want me to pay back. I don't know what to do -- please can you help? A: You may be affected by recent changes to the way some overpayments of tax credits are calculated. If you have been overpaid because you separated from your partner or started living with a new partner and reported this change late, your overpayment may be reduced or even written off.
This is because under the new rules, HM Revenue and Customs will work out what you would have been paid if you had reported the change and made a new claim on time.See the full content of this document
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