Working tax credits

[Mmikis]

Hi all. That's my first post. Just wondering if anybody was in similar situation as me. I did split up up with father of my daughters but stayed in his house. Had spare bedroom for myself. I did claim working tax credits. Didn't pay any bills or rent so told him not to pay children money in return as we been living rent and bills free. Last week we decided to give a another go for our relationship . Rang working tax credits to say that things changed and I am not claiming as a single person no more. They told they send my a letter where I have to explain relationship to the adult living in same address(my kids father) ,send bills,copy of rent or mortgage papers ,my bank statements etc. What's next step? To prove that we not been in a relationship for period I did claim .

[AndNowItsSeven]

The worst that will happen is you will have to pay back all the money plus a fine.

[Mmikis]

Can I go to jail? My claim lasted 11 months. I got two young babies its killing me. How quick I would have to pay back. As at the moment I am not working.

[AndNowItsSeven]

No you won't go to jail please stop worrying you can look up the repayments online.

[boscros1]

I had a repayment to make about 2 yeaes ago, and they let me pay a very small sum a month and it took a couple of years to clear. They know I could have afforded more based on my salary but it was easy enough to convince them otherwise.

[ThatStewie]

You will NOT go to jail. As someone said up thread, you might be completely fine and HMRC will understand with minimal amount of fuss (beyond their tedious call line hold music). They may decide they've overpaid you - in which case they will take some off future payments but it won't be all.

Please make an appointment at CAB to your mind at rest.

[AndNowItsSeven]

Hmrc are far more understanding than the dwp they hardly ever prosecute even in obvious fraud like lying about childcare for years. They just want the money back and or fines

[AndNowItsSeven]

I don't think deliberate fraudsters should have " understanding"btw just that hmrc main concern is the money back.