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How long does it take for a repayment from HMRC?
How long does it take to get a tax rebate? Tax refunds in the UK can take up to 12 weeks to be processed by HMRC with a further 5 days to 5 weeks added to receive your money. There are a number of reasons why you may be owed a tax refund, or tax rebate, from HMRC.
What do you need to know about HMRC form P800?
Where there is a difference, they issue a tax calculation on form P800 which shows how much tax HMRC think is either owed or due to be refunded. Any day now, HMRC will start sending out the P800’s for the 2018/19 tax year. There are three main things to note: These forms represent an informal calculation only, not a demand for tax.
How to pay the tax bill on a P800?
For guidance on how to pay your P800 bill, including via your tax code or by making a ‘voluntary payment’, please see our news piece How to pay the tax bill shown on your form P800. If you feel you need more help dealing with your P800 (and/or any tax returns issued as a consequence of ignoring a P800), read our Getting help section.
Where can I get help with my P800?
If you feel you need more help dealing with your P800 (and/or any tax returns issued as a consequence of ignoring a P800), read our Getting help section. This gives details of how to find a professional tax adviser, and information about getting help from one of two tax charities if you are on a low income and unable to afford to pay for advice.
What happens if you do not pay the right amount to HMRC?
If you have not paid the right amount at the end of the tax year, HMRC will post you a tax calculation. This can be a P800 or a Simple Assessment letter. Your tax calculation will show you how to get a refund or pay tax you owe. You might get a P800 if you: You will not get a P800 if you’re registered for Self Assessment.
