he was off work for 1 year after extensive brain surgery and when he returned to work I informed the IR on his behalf. He was already
3K in overpayments for 03/04 but they have continued to pay working tax credit into his pay for 04/05 and 05/06 which has led to
the 10K debt. Today I received a threating phone call from the IR
dictating to me that they have forwarded me on to the debt collections dept and I will be getting a visitor and if I dont agree to
pay the debt I will be taken to court! This was my husbands debt
am I liable for it? the IR officer dictated that I was. I'm absolutely devastated by his coarseness and total lack of compassion. I am wrought with worry as I didn't have access to my husbands wage slips and he was not of sound mind during his last months before his death. please can anyone give me some sound advice... before I have a breakdown, I have just got through a course of councilling and this has put me back and distressed me further. thank you so much.
2007-01-18 04:42:21 · 12 answers · asked by Tickerbiller 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United Kingdom
you need to get in touch with tax credits & apply for a C.O.P. 26 FORM ( code off practice ) this is so you can appeal against this decision do this yourself or go to C.A.B.
THE INLAND REVENUE CAN NOT TAKE YOU TO COURT WHEN you have a C.O.P 26 FORM IN THIS IS A LONG DRAWN OUT PROCESS KEEP INTOUCH WITH TAX CREDITS TO SEE HOW YOUR CLAIM IS GOING DO NOT LET THEM FOB YOU OFF WITH SOMEONE WILL PHONE YOU BACK THEY NEVER DO
TELL THE I.R WHEN THEY COME TO SEE YOU THAT YOU HAVE APPEALED THIS MIGHT HELP
THE OTHER ROUTE TO TAKE IS LET THEM TAKE YOU TO COURT THIS IS NOT YOUR DEDT UNLESS YOUR HUSBAND MADE A CLAIM FOR TAX CREDITS IN BOTH YOUR NAMES
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WISH YOU THE BEST OFF LUCK CHIN UP XXXX
2007-01-18 05:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by miss smidgey 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are liable for your husbands debts. Find an attorney that handles cases with the IR. The first visit is free and you can get more information. Don't get upset, just be strong and face this, so you can get it out of the way and relax. I think you'll feel better after you talk with an attorney. Best wishes and so sorry you lost your husband.
2007-01-18 12:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So sorry to hear about your loss, Please go straight to the Citizens Advice Bureau, I work for a different part of the Inland Revenue chasing people who dont pay their Income tax. We aren't all out to ruin peple. A big part of out job is to enable people to pay their tax. I was "overpaid" and I appealed with forms from the Citizens Advice and got it overturned as it was their fault. Unfortunately this happens a lot as the system doesn't work properly. Keep fighting and even if they do make you pay they will not be able to force you to pay more than you can afford. Take care xxx
2007-01-18 16:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by miss thang! 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If both your names were on the claim then you are liable to pay the overpayment.
You've had a hard time of it & the last thing you really need now is this, get in touch with your MP see if they can plead your case
Good luck honey
2007-01-18 16:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by andrea b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about these things but I do know if they take you to court and win, you can tell the court you will pay it in installments. It will depend on your circumstances how much. So very sorry for your loss and all this trouble.
2007-01-18 12:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by nosy old lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an attorney... Quick! You will probably have to pay the 3k. But you might get out of the full 10k. Sorry for your loss.
2007-01-18 12:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by *Aimzie* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wanted to say all the best. Sorry I can't give you an answer.
Go to Citizens Advice Bureau and they will help.
2007-01-18 12:50:29 · answer #7 · answered by Smiler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh sweetheart - sorry i can`t help cause i don`t know. i just wanted to give you love and best wishes, to say sorry. there has got to be a way round this for god sake. and as for the guy who made the phone call - what a total bastard.
get a solicitor maybe? oh god i wish i could help - damn.
be safe xx
2007-01-18 12:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by Spurs17 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would think that your husband or his estate is liable.
(Sorry to hear of your loss)
If his estate has been dissolved, i.e. ownership has legally changed
then they cannot touch it.
I would not think you are responsible (unless it was a claim in joint names)
But as i am no expert, please seek proper advice from CAB or something.
My partner is currently having a problem with them (HMRC) too
2007-01-22 09:00:38 · answer #9 · answered by Great Eskape 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
un fortunately you are liable for the debt...and to tell you the truth i dont think that there is a way around it either....sorry
2007-01-18 12:46:34 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋