Use Your Unions & Other Organisations
Are you a trade union activist? Could you get Tax Credit overpayments on your local branch's agenda and network within your union to make this a more prominent issue, perhaps with a Motion to your union's annual National Delegate Conference? Union processes tend to mean that this is likely to be a slow-burner, but Alison from TCC is happy to share her experiences of union activities if you are interested.
Tax Credit Casualties are independent of political parties, although we cannot help but notice that some MPs are far less critical of Tax Credits and far more resistant to changing the system than others.
We seem to be hearing a lot of anger at the current administration, and many people feel somewhat less inclined to support the Labour party at the moment than they might have done previously. Although this is a matter of choice, some people have opted out of their union's Labour-affiliated fund and instead opt to pay their subscriptions to the General Political Fund, hoping that when they advise the government of this loss of support (and vote), more notice will be taken of our unnecessary plight.
Of course, if you're a member of any other organisation that could have an interest in the campaign against unjust Tax Credit overpayments, please do what you can to get them involved. We're here to help if you need us.
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Our Standards: TCC was established to provide advice and guidance on disputing recovery of non-fraudulent tax credit overpayments, and to lobby for fundamental change on the inbuilt flaws and inequalities of the tax credit system. TCC operate in a professional manner and endeavour to give accurate and appropriate advice based on information provided by members. TCC endeavour to respond to members as quickly and efficiently as possible, given the voluntary nature of the organisation and limited resources available. TCC is an inclusive organisation and will treat all members in a fair and equitable manner.
Disclaimer: Please note that we are not tax professionals and are working on a voluntary basis, unpaid, in our free time. Between us, we have a lot of experience and knowledge in this area, gained over the last few years of supporting victims and helping them fight for justice and their rights. Whilst TCC provide guidance and information on how to handle disputes, and even provide an advocacy service in some instances, neither TCC as an organisation nor any participating members are responsible or liable for outcomes of disputes, which remain wholly the remit of HMRC, the Adjudicator and/or the Parliamentary Ombudsman, as appropriate and dependent on the stage of dispute. We cannot take any responsibility for decisions made by HMRC, The Parliamentary Ombudsman, The Adjudicator, or any other organisation regarding claimants cases. Legislation, operating practices and individual cases change all the time, and while we aim to be professional and accurate at all times, please understand the circumstances we are working under and accept our support, guidance and information in the sprit it is offered; goodwill and camaraderie.
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