We have received some updates from the HMRC regarding tax refunds… if you have received a notification or letter, then please read the below:
You or your employees may have recently received a letter or text message from HMRC informing you that you are due a tax refund. It is important to note that refunds are no longer issued automatically, so you will need to take an action to be able to receive your money.
The quickest and easiest way to claim your refund, or to check if you are due one, is through the HMRC app. Here is how you can do it:
1. Open the app and navigate to the ‘Pay As You Earn (PAYE)’ section.
2. If you are due a refund, you will see a green ‘Claim’ button showing the amount owed.
3. Tap the button to start your claim, and your refund will be paid directly into your bank account within one week.
If you have not signed up for HMRC’s online services, you can still claim your P800 refund online at tax overpayments and underpayments ‘You will need your P800 reference number from your Tax Calculation letter and your National Insurance number.
HMRC will no longer automatically send a cheque after 21 days. You and your employees must take action to receive any refunds due.