Petition · past parliament

Stop DWP taking back tax credit overpayments at a high rate. Causing hardship.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Many people are finding themselves in financial hardship by DWP’s way of reclaiming Tax Credit over payments. Many having their tax credits slashed in half or even losing their award completely until it’s paid back. DWP should spread these repayments over the year instead of taking high amounts.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

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Timeline

25 May 2018 Petition opened for signatures
1 Jun 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 1 Jun 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.