overpayment

noun

over·pay·ment ˌō-vər-ˈpā-mənt

plural overpayments

Synonyms of overpayment next

: payment that exceeds what is necessary

overpayment of taxes

… implemented electronic payrolls for all employees to prevent overpayment …—

Jocelyn Brumbaugh

also : an amount that is paid in excess

… two taxpayers could not get refunds of tax overpayments dating back more than four years … —

Samantha McCaughren

Examples of overpayment in a Sentence

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The national rate of overpayments for the 2023 fiscal year was 10.03, while 1.64 percent were underpaid. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 Now the system has been changed, those who receive social security payments are looking forward to seeing more of their money next year, despite any accidental overpayments previously. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 Any offer sheet thrown the Oilers’ way for Broberg was going to be an overpayment. —

Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024 Claimants and class members will be issued a new notice of their rights to request a waiver of overpayment before any collection activity occurs. —

Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 29 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overpayment