Hello guys,

Got a client who has come in with annual review forms that should have been in by 31.07.08 and a letter from HMRC requesting repayment of her entitlement for 08/09 that has already been paid it totals £2530.72. I have completed the review forms for her and asked her to send them back pronto. What do you guys recommend as the best way forward to get the overpayment wiped out and for a renewal of the award for 08/09. There have been no hcanges in her circumstances, she just forgot aboput the annual review forms. Apologies for the basic question, but have not had a scenario like this before. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Cheers P

Hi guys, think I've cracked it now. I believe she has thirty days grace from the date of the HMRC notification letter (11/08/08) in which to return the TC603D.The award should then be backdated to 6/04/08 and the overpayment would then be wiped out.

I note this exception does not apply if you were a member of a couple and are now claiming as single. My client did in fact spilt from a partner on 21/04/2007, but told the HMRC at the time nad had her claim re-assessed. Would the exception still apply to her, or can she use the thirty day period?

Best to do annual review over the telephone then it's done immediately.

Cheers bensup, I'll get her to do that pronto. Thanks for the tip.