Written Question·Treasury·UIN 82719
Taxation: Overpayments
Tabled: 16 October 2025
Answered: 24 October 2025
Question
Daisy Cooper
Liberal Democrat — St Albans
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on how many occasions a repayment of overpaid tax to a customer who has submitted a voluntary self-assessment return been delayed by longer than (a) three, (b) six and (c) 12 months in the latest period for which da
Answer
Dan TomlinsonHMRC recognise that repayments are important for customers. They prioritise them and work hard to ensure they are processed as quickly and securely as possible.Like any financial institution, HMRC are an attractive target for organised criminals who conti...
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