CMS income increased..

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Name changed for this one. Trying to be vague so sorry if details are lacking.

Applied for CMS in July. Ex ignored so money is now taken from his wages. They said they are using last years tax year figure to calculate payments. But ex got new job in April before I filed for cms that pays approx £15,000 more per year (more than 25%). He hasn't declared this, I don't have proof (but I do know it's true from a reputable source).

My question is, In july when they do the yearly review, will he be made to backdate to increase payments for the whole year as he didn't declare his pay rise? Or will they just increase his payments for the next year? They manage it themselves by taking out of his wages so unsure why they haven't upped it themselves? Whole thing is so confusing.

Thank you.

They would have used the HMRC income figure for financial year 22/23. So if he started new job in April 23 then it won't be considered for this year but will be for your next review. However if you believe his income has increased by more than 25% you can submit a 'change to income' online stating that you have reason to believe he is earning at least 25% more than the HMRC figure they are using and they should reassess it, but it will likely take 2-3 months. HTH