Question follow-through · 82719
Taxation: Overpayments
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
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- Answering body
- Treasury
- Tabled
- 16 Oct 2025
- Target answer date
- 20 Oct 2025
- Answer
- 24 Oct 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
16 Oct 2025
Question tabled
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
20 Oct 2025
Target answer date
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24 Oct 2025
Answer published
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...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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