Is WWW Gov UK p800refund letter genuine?
You will only receive a genuine P800 by post and HMRC will not text or email you to ask for any personal or financial details. They do have a quick link to help your get to the right page: www.gov.uk/p800refund. If in any doubt, do not enter any details or click on any attachments – the scams are pretty convincing.
Can I view my P800 online?
Your P800 will tell you all about claiming online through the GOV.UK website. If you're able to claim online, the income-tax refund will appear in your bank account within about five days. Alternatively, if you're in no rush, you can wait about 45 days and you'll receive your refund as a cheque in the post.
Can I claim my tax refund online?
If your P800 says you can claim online
Your P800 will tell you if you can claim your refund online. You'll be sent the money within 5 working days - it'll be in your UK account once your bank has processed the payment. If you do not claim within 21 days, HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) will send you a cheque.
Do HMRC automatically refund overpaid tax?
Does HMRC Refund Overpaid Tax? Yes, HMRC does refund overpaid tax, sometimes automatically and sometimes through the refund application process. It's important to keep on top of your tax position because there are time limits on when you may make a claim for overpaid tax and apply for your tax rebate.