The general rule is that if an employer has overpaid an employee, the overpayment of wages should be repaid even if the mistake was the employer's.
An overpayment letter is a formal request to repay a debt owed to the Medicare Trust Fund. Payment is due upon receipt of the notice. Send the payment with a copy of the overpayment letter received or request an immediate offset.
You have the right to appeal an overpayment determination. You must submit your appeal in writing within 30 days of the mailing date on the Notice of Overpayment (DE 1444). You can still submit an appeal after the 30-day deadline, but you must provide the reasons why you missed the appeal deadline.
An employer is legally entitled to recover any overpayment of wages, either during the currency of the contract of employment, as well as after the employee's contract has come to an end.
The document is the Employer's Quarterly Tax and Wage Report for Georgia, detailing the requirements for employers to report wages and tax information for their employees.
If you have questions or need additional instructions regarding this application, please contact 1-877-709-8185 and say “Overpayment Unit” when prompted.
You were overpaid in error because <REASON>. Please contact me at <AGENCY PAYROLL OFFICER TELEPHONE NUMBER> to discuss your method of repayment by <FOUR CALENDAR DAYS FROM ABOVE DATE>. Failure to respond timely will result in the immediate recovery of the overpayment.