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Hi, I was wondering if any of you guys out there could help me?
I have recently been told that, despite having no income I owe the CSA over £2,000 despite not being employed.
This calculation was based on my previous wage, which may in itself be incorrect, and was never deducted.
I stated an new job and informed the CSA. in my 8 months of employment they failed to make deductions. I subsequently left and studied at uni, receiving only a student loan. This is a loan not and income.
I received a letter stating that payment due was nil. then, the old CSA became the new CSA and problems started.
They rightfully insist that I owe them for the 8 months employment. They then insist I owe a similar amount on top. I have not been given dates for which this payment is due only that it is based on my last earnings and that I have not provided enough information as to the fact that I have no income.
I have sent proof that I was previously assessed as nil deductions as well as attendance certificates from my university though they deem this not to be enough. I have no income and therefore no payslip. Clearly my question to them was how do I prove what I do not have. I received no answer, only that they required more evidence.
I appealed this and they have come back and said that the process was right and the original decision stands. I owe over £2000 based on income that I never had.
I have recently gained employment and informed them as such. Again, they have been slow to react. I really don't want to be stung paying an arrears for earnings I never had.
I intend to appeal to the tribunal. Is there anybody who can offer me any advice?
Many thanks.
Hi there
It's not a subject I know a great deal about, but some guys here have asked their MPs for help, some have been good at dealing with the CSA and you could also then escalate it up to the Parliamentary Omsbudsman.
Best of luck
I would recommend that you use the maintenance calculator to fund out your approximate payments, and pay that into a savings account - that way when they ask you for the arrears this time, you'll already have it saved.
With regards to the previous arrears, you could try this https://www.gov.uk/child-maintenance/complaints-and-appeals
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