So I got an email today from HR that notified me that due to a clerical error, my job allegedly overpaid me $1500 LAST AUGUST. They have given me two weeks to verify and choose from the following options:
- pay back the amount in full
- have the amount taken from my next check as repayment
- sign up for a repayment plan
I'm just sitting here wondering how the fuck I'm going to repay at all? It isn't in my budget and I'm struggling to just stay afloat at all. What are my options? How does this affect taxes? Do I have to re-file?
I am part of a Union. Even then, I'm not optimistic.
EDIT: I meant OVER PAYED. Sorry I'm just nervous about this.