Certificate Of Debt - Explanation Of Overpayment (Info)

Use this guidance when an explanation is required by Debt Management and Banking (DMB)

• When an overpayment has not been repaid

And

• The explanation is needed in order to proceed with enforcement action through the court

An explanation of how the overpayment happened is normally required when

• The Recovery Office commence County Court action

And

• The claimant enters a defence

The Recovery Office will send a request for an explanation to the Tax Credit Office along with a Certificate of Debt. Following the initial court proceedings if the judge in the case directs that more evidence is required, DMB may request a further explanation and / or information.