I have just received a letter addressed to my Father claiming that he was over paid Child Tax Credits and he should pay this back.
However the problem is that the overpayment was over 3 years ago and they have only just contacted us.
The second problem is that he passed away 3 years ago. I believe he may have been receiving some sort of state benefit and child tax credit at the time of his death. At the registrars I believed we filled in a form stopping all benefits.
The question is am I liable for any of this? Its hard enough getting by without being liable for someone elses tax liability.
I'll appreciate it if anyone could tell me where I stand!
2007-06-06 13:08:04 · 6 answers · asked by incognito g 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United Kingdom
Where you stand is this. The debt can be transferred to his estate, and if you are an executor of his estate you will be expected to deal with the debt.
Telephone 0845 300 3900 this is the tax credit helpline. The overpayment could be caused because the renewal paperwork has not been completed for obvious reasons. But the Revenue may not know this.
Give the number a ring and explain the circumstances, they may require you to send a copy of the death certificate.
We are not ogres in the Revenue and they will deal with the case sympathetically.
Give the number a ring, explain what has happened, and perhaps it will all go away.
Hope this helps.
2007-06-07 06:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you are in a no win situation. It has never been possible for a child to be part of 2 families at the same time for the purpose of claiming benefits or tax credits. The line that HMRC will take is that it is the responsibility of the individual to identify what financial support they may be entitled to. They will also refer you to several leaflets that will point out that you were not in fact entitled to claim if the mother of your child was already receiving financial aid. I know this is what you did not want to hear but I'm afraid these are the facts. If you still believe you have a case, you could go down the line of the complaints procedure, a leaflet explaining the system is available on request, and ask for the issue to be rectified. Continue this by asking for redress (financial compensation) for unnecessary botheration and personal intrusion cost of phone calls etc especially if you can recall when you made any phone calls and ask for a transcript of any conversations as all calls to the call centres are recorded. This possibly could write off your overpayment or reduce it somewhat.
2016-05-18 08:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could claim against his estate, if he left any. Whoever inherited will be liable to repay this. HMRC can find this information out from the Probate Registry. Write to them and explain that he's dead, if it's not too large a sum they may not pursue it. Crown Debts are always recoverable.
2007-06-06 22:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by Sylvia H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in a good mood, send them a copy of his Death Certificate.
If not, return the letter marked 'moved away' (and give the address of the graveyard as his forwarding address :-) )
2007-06-06 22:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no you are not liable to pay any thing back just get in touch with them tell them your dad has passed away and please stop sending these letters as it is very upsetting always remember when your dad passed away his debt is clear
2007-06-06 13:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by jay j 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No dont worry, you wonnt have to pay. phone them and tell them the situation.
2007-06-06 19:50:26 · answer #6 · answered by brien123 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋