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Opps!!! We made a mistake and overpaid you; didn't notice until we created this algorithm

Debt amount: 
$3800
Date debt issued: 
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Period debt occurred: 
July 2015 to June 2016
Has your case been referred to a collection agency?: 
No
Payment Type: 
Family Tax Benefit
Appealing Debt?: 
I don't know how to
Tell us about your debt and how has this affected you? e.g. anxiety levels, financial and accommodation stress: 

They had our taxable income from 2015-2016. They sent us a letter saying that they have worked out from our annual family income that they owe us $4,176.23. They put the money in our nominated account right before Christmas. It did not take long for that money to be spent.
Today they have sent letter saying they over paid $3,800.27.
They claim we should have received a different amount. Why were we paid more that what we should have? How do we know the amount they are quoting is the right amount, that their algorithm is not making another mistake?
My blood pressure, stress level and anxiety has gone through the roof in minutes thinking about where this money will come from.

How do you feel about the way the Government has handled this process?: 

Third class citizen. This government is becoming like a Communist dictator