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Tax Credits Overpayments - What should I do if I think that I am being overpaid?

Information on tax credit overpayments and what to do if you think you have been overpaid.

What should I do if I think that I am being overpaid?

All overpayments of tax credits are legally recoverable no matter how they were caused; so make sure you take steps to correct your award. However, in some cases you may be able to ask HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) not to recover the money.

You should:

Reviewed: Aug 2022

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