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The way HMRC are issuing tax refunds is changing along with the digital tax changeover. 

In previous years where a taxpayer has overpaid tax HMRC has informed the taxpayer and automatically refunded the overpayment shortly after the reconciliation is completed.  Since August 22^nd 2016, if you are due a repayment for 2015/16 HMRC you will no longer receive an automatic refund shortly afterwards.

HMRC are currently reconciling the 2015/16 tax due from individuals paid as employees to the actual tax paid through the PAYE scheme in 2015/16. The annual reconciliation is completed on an HMRC form P800 and the calculations are often referred to as P800 calculations.

Taxpayers due a 2015/16 tax refund are being encouraged to access their online tax accounts, known as HMRC Personal Tax Account (PTA) and submit their bank details to get a refund. Alternatively the taxpayer can telephone HMRC and ask for a refund. Please note no telephone number is provided on the new P800 form to facilitate a call. If a taxpayer fails to do either of these options then HMRC will send the refund sometime after 45 days after the reconciliation.

For more information contact Foremans on 01244 625 500 or email Charlotte@foremansllp.com