Written questions

Taxation: Overpayments

Commons · Question 82719 · Tabled 16 Oct 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 24 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Daisy Cooper

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

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 24 Oct 2025

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...