VAT: Repayments
Commons · Question 128606 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Maguire
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC is taking to help ensure that businesses awaiting VAT repayment(s) receive their funds within an adequate timeframe.
Answer
Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 28 Apr 2026
HMRC aims to ensure that businesses receive VAT repayments promptly by applying automated checks when returns are received and undertaking further enquiries only where required. This approach balances the need for timely repayment with appropriate safegua...