Tax credit fraud will it all be stopped

Question

hi, ive had a letter stating that the HMRC are making a enquiry into my tax credits i have been as honest as i can as far as im aware.BUT they have asked for documents etc, although all my house hold bills are in my name, (im claiming as a single mum) i have ajoint account with my ex partner, i have this as he has been into debt and cant get a account of his own at present.ive always been ok with this but now im really worried the HMRC will assume were still toghther and think im frauding them. im more concerned of the outcome what happens if they dont believe me, how does it work i realise ill have to pay it all back but do all payments stop? get reduced? i get child care element help if the stop this ill have to leave my job as i cant cover it all on my wage.. please can anyone who's been in simular situation tell me how it works.

Answer 1

Try not to worry about it. If you don't live together you should have nothing to worry about. Explain everything to them.  It doubt very much that you would go to prison and the worst would be they stop your money and make you do community service. If you have children they will have to make sure the children are provided for.  Please do not worry like this and make sure that everything you do is honest.

Answer 2

if you are trying to pull a fast one they will make a example of you and prison i bet you are claiming hundreds a week as for your exs wages its very odd going into your account if i was a judge 2 years min