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After the tax year finishes, employees
are given their P60s and many check to see if they are due a tax
rebate.
This year people might be waiting longer
than normal as the Inland Revenue updates their computer systems,
putting all tax records on a consolidated platform.
Refunds already take up to three months
to issue, with some taking even longer due to 'extra security checks'.
Telephoning or writing is often futile as the Inland Revenue have
a two month backlog of post.
Many fear that the implementation of
the new computer system will only compound problems as staff need
training as they familiarize themselves with the new platform. Thisismoney.co.uk
reports that Revenue & Customs says: 'We will work hard to deliver
our normal levels of service, but in a few cases we may not be able
to respond to queries or correspondence as quickly as we would normally
expect to do so. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause
and will do everything we can to minimise this. In particular, we
will ensure that key services, such as making tax refunds to low
income customers, are given priority.'
How to Speed Up Your Inland Revenue
Tax Refund
We can't ensure that there will be
no delays, but one way of reducing any possible problems is to ensure
that you have all your P45/P60's included with any application you
send to the Inland Revenue. If you do not have a P45 or a P60, a
statement of earnings is a sufficient replacement. Before sending
any documentation make sure you photocopy all documents. Even if
the Inland Revenue has a complete work history for you, it is worth
sending a P91 so that they cannot claim to have a broken employment
record.
A tax refund agent can help with your tax
return. They have long-term
experience in dealing with HMRC and will know what to send to ensure
your refund is completed in the quickest possible time.
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