Written Question·Treasury·UIN 82719

Taxation: Overpayments

Tabled: 16 October 2025
Answered: 24 October 2025

Question

Daisy Cooper

Liberal DemocratSt 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 Tomlinson
HMRC 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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