Overview
- HMRC says around 22,000 people have already been contacted, with a further 38,000 due to hear by the end of January.
- Letters tell recipients they have unpaid tax credits and include an apology for how past claims were handled.
- Recipients are instructed to call 0345 300 3900 to arrange payment of amounts due.
- The department confirmed the letters are genuine after a social media user queried an unexpected refund of over £430 from 2011/12.
- People are urged to verify any correspondence with HMRC, while separate letters to some landlords relate to the Let Property Campaign on undeclared rental income.