Jump to content


  • Tweets

  • Posts

    • Couldn't agree more, really wanted a true ruling on this just for the knowledge but pretty sure the Judge made some decisions today that he didn't need to?.. maybe they all go this way on the day? We hear back so few post court dates I'm not sure. Each Judge has some level of discretion. Their sol was another Junior not even working at their Firm, so couldn't speak directly for them! that was fortunate I think because if she would have rejected in court better, she might have  been able to force ruling, we are at that point!, everybody there!!, Judge basically said openly that he can see everything for Judgement!!!  but she just said "I can speak to the claimant and find out!" - creating the opportunity for me to accept. I really think the Judge did me a favor today by saying it without saying it. Knowing the rep for the sol couldn't really speak to the idea in the moment. Been to court twice in a fortnight, on both occasions heard 4 times with others and both of my claims, the clerk mention to one or both parties "Letting the Judge know if you want to have a quick chat with each other"! So, it appears there's an expectation of the court that there is one last attempt at settling before going through the door. So, not a Sol tactic, just Court process!. Judge was not happy we hadn't tried to settle outside! We couldn't because she went to the loo and the Judge called us in 10 minutes early! - another reason to stand down to allow that conv to happen. Stars aligned there for me I think. But yeh, if the sol themselves, or someone who can make decisions on the case were in court, I would have received a Judgement against today I think.
    • that was a good saving on an £8k debt dx
    • Find out how the UK general elections works, how to register to vote, and what to do on voting day.View the full article
    • "We suffer more in imagination than in reality" - really pleased this all happened. Settled by TO, full amount save as to costs and without interest claimed. I consider this a success but feel free to move this thread to wherever it's appropriate. I say it's a success because when I started this journey I was in a position of looking to pay interest on all these accounts, allowing them to default stopped that and so even though I am paying the full amount, it is without a doubt reduced from my position 3 years ago and I feel knowing this outcome was possible, happy to gotten this far, defended myself in person and left with a loan with terms I could only dream of, written into law as interest free! I will make better decisions in the future on other accounts, knowing key stages of this whole process. We had the opportunity to speak in court, Judge (feels like just before a ruling) was clear in such that he 'had all the relevant paperwork to make a judgement'. He wasn't pleased I hadn't settled before Court.. but then stated due to WS and verbal arguments on why I haven't settled, from my WS conclusion as follows: "11. The Defendant was not given ample evidence to prove the debt and therefore was not required to enter settlement negotiations. Should the debt be proved in the future, the Defendant is willing to enter such negotiations with the Claimant. "  He offered to stand down the case to give us chance to settle and that that was for my benefit specifically - their Sols didn't want to, he asked me whether I wanted to proceed to judgement or be given the opportunity to settle. Naturally, I snapped his hand off and we entered negotiations (took about 45 minutes). He added I should get legal advice for matters such as these. They were unwilling to agree to a TO unless it was full amount claimed, plus costs, plus interest. Which I rejected as I felt that was unfair in light of the circumstances and the judges comments, I then countered with full amount minus all costs and interest over 84 months. They accepted that. I believe the Judge wouldn't have been happy if they didn't accept a payment plan for the full amount, at this late stage. The judge was very impressed by my articulate defence and WS (Thanks CAG!) he respected that I was wiling to engage with the process but commented only I  can know whether this debt is mine, but stated that Civil cases were based on balance of probabilities, not without shadow of a doubt, and all he needs to determine is whether the account existed. Verbal arguments aside; he has enough evidence in paperwork for that. He clarified that a copy of a DN and NOA is sufficient proof based on balance of probabilities that they were served. I still disagree, but hey, I'm just me.. It's definitely not strict proof as basically I have to prove the negative (I didn't receive them/they were not served), which is impossible. Overall, a great result I think! BT  
    • Seeking further advice now. The 33 days in which the defendant has to submit a defence expires at 16:00 tomorrow. The defendant has submitted an acknowledgement of service but looking to get the claim awarded by default in failure to submit the defence. This is MoneyClaim Online and can see an option to request a default judgement but believe that is for failure to acknowledge the claim within 14 days??  So being MoneyClaim Online, how do I request the claim be awarded in my favour?
  • Recommended Topics

  • Our picks

    • If you are buying a used car – you need to read this survival guide.
      • 1 reply
    • Hello,

      On 15/1/24 booked appointment with Big Motoring World (BMW) to view a mini on 17/1/24 at 8pm at their Enfield dealership.  

      Car was dirty and test drive was two circuits of roundabout on entry to the showroom.  Was p/x my car and rushed by sales exec and a manager into buying the mini and a 3yr warranty that night, sale all wrapped up by 10pm.  They strongly advised me taking warranty out on car that age (2017) and confirmed it was honoured at over 500 UK registered garages.

      The next day, 18/1/24 noticed amber engine warning light on dashboard , immediately phoned BMW aftercare team to ask for it to be investigated asap at nearest garage to me. After 15 mins on hold was told only their 5 service centres across the UK can deal with car issues with earliest date for inspection in March ! Said I’m not happy with that given what sales team advised or driving car. Told an amber warning light only advisory so to drive with caution and call back when light goes red.

      I’m not happy to do this, drive the car or with the after care experience (a sign of further stresses to come) so want a refund and to return the car asap.

      Please can you advise what I need to do today to get this done. 
       

      Many thanks 
      • 81 replies
    • Housing Association property flooding. https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/438641-housing-association-property-flooding/&do=findComment&comment=5124299
      • 161 replies
    • We have finally managed to obtain the transcript of this case.

      The judge's reasoning is very useful and will certainly be helpful in any other cases relating to third-party rights where the customer has contracted with the courier company by using a broker.
      This is generally speaking the problem with using PackLink who are domiciled in Spain and very conveniently out of reach of the British justice system.

      Frankly I don't think that is any accident.

      One of the points that the judge made was that the customers contract with the broker specifically refers to the courier – and it is clear that the courier knows that they are acting for a third party. There is no need to name the third party. They just have to be recognisably part of a class of person – such as a sender or a recipient of the parcel.

      Please note that a recent case against UPS failed on exactly the same issue with the judge held that the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 did not apply.

      We will be getting that transcript very soon. We will look at it and we will understand how the judge made such catastrophic mistakes. It was a very poor judgement.
      We will be recommending that people do include this adverse judgement in their bundle so that when they go to county court the judge will see both sides and see the arguments against this adverse judgement.
      Also, we will be to demonstrate to the judge that we are fair-minded and that we don't mind bringing everything to the attention of the judge even if it is against our own interests.
      This is good ethical practice.

      It would be very nice if the parcel delivery companies – including EVRi – practised this kind of thing as well.

       

      OT APPROVED, 365MC637, FAROOQ, EVRi, 12.07.23 (BRENT) - J v4.pdf
        • Like
  • Recommended Topics

Tax Credits Review regarding income details, so so scared


sososcared
style="text-align: center;">  

Thread Locked

because no one has posted on it for the last 4468 days.

If you need to add something to this thread then

 

Please click the "Report " link

 

at the bottom of one of the posts.

 

If you want to post a new story then

Please

Start your own new thread

That way you will attract more attention to your story and get more visitors and more help 

 

Thanks

Recommended Posts

Was your letter from compliance team? Mine was which meant I had to provide them with info they had asked for, childcare contracts, bank statements, utility bills etc. If they have not asked you then I would call them up to ask them to clarify. It sounds like you have made a genuine error so best to speak to them and give them your income details as it will prob be amended in April anyway!

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • Replies 74
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Top Posters In This Topic

I have declared the wrong income for the last 3 times so don't think its going to be that simple. Mine was from a compliance officer but just says if they don't hear from me thay will amend my award withthe info they have??

Link to post
Share on other sites

Maryj's compliance review is looking at something entirely different to yours, so it isn't dealt with in the same way.

 

You are not required to provide any information unless you want to do so voluntarily. Yours is an 'income enquiry' by the compliance team, which is fairly straightforward.

 

Maryj's is a compliance 'examination' which means that they needed her to send information to them to review her entire claim.

My advice is based on my opinion, my experience and my education. I do not profess to be an expert in any given field. If requested, I will provide a link where possible to relevant legislation or guidance, so that advice provided can be confirmed and I do encourage others to follow those links for their own peace of mind. Sometimes my advice is not what people necesserily want to hear, but I will advise on facts as I know them - although it may not be what a person wants to hear it helps to know where you stand. Advice on the internet should never be a substitute for advice from your own legal professional with full knowledge of your individual case.

 

 

Please do not seek, offer or produce advice on a consumer issue via private message; it is against

forum rules to advise via private message, therefore pm's requesting private advice will not receive a response.

(exceptions for prior authorisation)

 

 

 

 

Link to post
Share on other sites

I have to make a decision as this keeps going round in my head. Its so hard, I've drafted a letter explaining all but don't know if I should send it or wait to see what happens??? See if they ask for anything and if they do then disclose all??? Its not that I don't want to pay it back, I do - I'm just so very scared of the outcome. I've also made a list of my income and outgoings. Should I give them that information or again wait for the outcome. Feel like disappearing, I'm so stupid!!!

Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes that is correct although it was an enquiry for 1 year and a review for another. I think they are wanting you to clarify your income details as it doesn't match what they have. They will have your correct income so you will just have to say you have made a mistake which was ignorance on your part and not intentional as it sounds like you have been unclear about your increase etc. They will prob want to recalculate to work out any overpayment.

 

All you can do is phone to give correct income and I'm sure if they want further info they will ask. From what I have read on here it is best to speak to them so you can match up the info they have and then your award will be sorted out.

Link to post
Share on other sites

If the income that they have stated they hold for you in the letter is correct, you do not need to contact them, they are not requesting disclosure. Only contact them if the income they hold for you stated in the letter is incorrect, or if they contact you later asking you to provide information.

  • Haha 1

My advice is based on my opinion, my experience and my education. I do not profess to be an expert in any given field. If requested, I will provide a link where possible to relevant legislation or guidance, so that advice provided can be confirmed and I do encourage others to follow those links for their own peace of mind. Sometimes my advice is not what people necesserily want to hear, but I will advise on facts as I know them - although it may not be what a person wants to hear it helps to know where you stand. Advice on the internet should never be a substitute for advice from your own legal professional with full knowledge of your individual case.

 

 

Please do not seek, offer or produce advice on a consumer issue via private message; it is against

forum rules to advise via private message, therefore pm's requesting private advice will not receive a response.

(exceptions for prior authorisation)

 

 

 

 

Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you so so much ErikaPNP, you have been a tremendous help to me. I can't thank you enough for you advice. I will keep you informed of any outcome/developments. Fingers crossed all will be ok!

 

Thank you to everyone for their support in this. I don't think I could cope at all without you. Not that I'm coping well but am better than I would have been on my own!!!

Link to post
Share on other sites

If it says in the letter that it is about income for 2011 then just give them what it is for this year as they have not asked for anything else so don't assume they have it wrong for past 3 years.

 

Good luck with it and keep us posted

 

x

Link to post
Share on other sites

If it says in the letter that it is about income for 2011 then just give them what it is for this year as they have not asked for anything else so don't assume they have it wrong for past 3 years.

 

Good luck with it and keep us posted

 

x

 

As I said earlier, you do not have to contact them, or give them anything unless they ask for it or you disagree with the income figure they say that they hold. Maryj, I know you mean well but please do bear in mind that sososcared's case is very different to yours; it's an entirely different type of enquiry. Benefit issues are never a one-size-fits-all. What is applicable in your case, is not necessarily applicable in another tax credit case. The wrong information, however well meaning can be extremely damaging to a person's case.

My advice is based on my opinion, my experience and my education. I do not profess to be an expert in any given field. If requested, I will provide a link where possible to relevant legislation or guidance, so that advice provided can be confirmed and I do encourage others to follow those links for their own peace of mind. Sometimes my advice is not what people necesserily want to hear, but I will advise on facts as I know them - although it may not be what a person wants to hear it helps to know where you stand. Advice on the internet should never be a substitute for advice from your own legal professional with full knowledge of your individual case.

 

 

Please do not seek, offer or produce advice on a consumer issue via private message; it is against

forum rules to advise via private message, therefore pm's requesting private advice will not receive a response.

(exceptions for prior authorisation)

 

 

 

 

Link to post
Share on other sites

So I wait and see what they come back to me with... Hope they just amend my award to what it should be and ask for overpayment to be paid for year 2010-11 and for what ever has been overpayed this year...

 

That has to be your decision. They are not asking you for anything more at this stage are they. As long as they have the correct details for 10/11, they're asking you to let them know if they haven't got that right. If they are assuming you earnt more than you actually did in that year, you need to let them know, or they could amend things in the wrong direction hun!

Glad you're feeling better today though. I know exactly how you're feeling & the awful thoughts that go through your head are enough to send your blood pressure souring. It's going to be fine though, it just doesn't seem that way at the moment. Hang in there & stay strong & you'll know what I mean in time.

Link to post
Share on other sites

They have got the right details for 2010-11 due to them finding them, not me telling them. My declared income was different which is why they wrote to me (I gave wrong income on declaration). No they haven't asked for anything else at the moment. When I've looked back through the papers I've found I have discovered my declared income has been different than my actual income for the past 3 declarations (2009, 10 &11).

Link to post
Share on other sites

I think the docs is a good idea. I had some Diazapam at the time & it did help. The doc gave me about 10 pills that's all. Mind still races but I figured it would have been even worse without. You'll just make yourself ill if you don't sleep & stress constantly x

Link to post
Share on other sites

Speaking as a psych nurse the doctor is most certainly priority. Reading all your posts it would seem you have other issues and the tax credits has been the last straw? If you are having thoughts to harm yourself you can also go to your local a&e for help as many areas have an outreach team that work from a&e. You are not alone and once you have help they will also be able to help advocate between you and the tax credit office but your priority must be yourself first

Link to post
Share on other sites

I've got citalorpam - apparently for depression and help with panic attacks... Read info and yeah, can take a month or so!! He was nice but wouldn't give me sleeping tabs as worried what I'll do with them in my unstable condition

Link to post
Share on other sites

I've got citalorpam - apparently for depression and help with panic attacks... Read info and yeah, can take a month or so!! He was nice but wouldn't give me sleeping tabs as worried what I'll do with them in my unstable condition

 

 

My bro is on those, they're good. I was given them years ago but couldn't take them as I got freaky side affects after 2 days. Very rare though. Hope they make you feel a bit better xx

Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh, what side effects?

 

Not a common one hun, I just had strange burning sensations going through my body & feeling feint. I just found it scarey as it was in the middle of the night. Was told they would pass after a couple of weeks but my kids were real young then & I couldn't face having that for 2 weeks! My bro didn't have side affects, no one that I knew that's had them had any either. So I bet you wont.

I don't think I really needed them though, I had just split from someone & wasn't coping too well, but I don't think I was depressed, & wasn't anxious, was just sad really, which is possibly why I got the side affects, I don't know. I don't think the doc should have given me them though. x

Link to post
Share on other sites

Aw, sorry you went through such a bad time. Slitting can be so painful - I remember it well! Have had seroxat before and I found that good but they say it can give you suicidal thoughts - like I need more of those....

Link to post
Share on other sites

Aw, sorry you went through such a bad time. Slitting can be so painful - I remember it well! Have had seroxat before and I found that good but they say it can give you suicidal thoughts - like I need more of those....

 

Oooh ek no, that doesn't sound good.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Another night of little sleep. Think I am going to wait for them to ask for anything. Oh I just don't know... Argh! Make a bloody decision !!!! Sorry, struggling with this. Don't know what is the best thing for me to do.

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • Recently Browsing   0 Caggers

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Have we helped you ...?


×
×
  • Create New...