Nil award for Universal Migration but have overpayment for 2023-24 tax credit

Hi, despite keeping our account regularly updated the last tax credit notice we had for 2023-24 stated an overpayment. We did the requested migration to UC in March 2024 and as expected got a nil award. What will be the procedure for repayment be? We were concerned there was going to be an overpayment so kept the tax credit to one side. We would like to get it sort so the debt is not ongoing? How long are we likely to have to wait for the ‘demand’?

Hi Rachel Bubeer,
Unfortunatly we are unable to confirm the position without looking at the case. 
If a UC claim was made the debt may have been sent over to DWP and in that case you should have received a TC1131 advising them of this.
If the debt has remained with HMRC youshould have received a TC610 Notice to Pay, I would advise you to contact the Helpline to confirm the position.
If DWP have the debt they will contact you, if the debt is with HMRC they can arrange repayments by calling the Tax Credit Payment Helpline on 0345 302 1429.
Thank you.