HMRC late processing of Self Assessment form

alan.gosling_2

My self assessment was recieved by HMRC on 8th August. Not 2 weeks afterwards, I received a notice for late payment on my account. This notice stated that I would be charged interest on the value oustanding. This, however is not my question as I have resolved this direct with HMRC.

The problem is that I was previously self employed, but am now PAYE. My self assessment basically worked out that HMRC are due to rebate me, to the tune of nearly £4K - no small amount.

It is now 16th October and my return has still not been processed. I have spoken to HMRC who inform me there is a back log and my return probably wont get processed for another couple of months.

Is there anything I can do to get this money back quicker? Can I potentially claim for interest on what they owe me?

mrkbrrws

Is there anything I can do to get this money back quicker?

Too late for this year but file online and get repayment direct to your bank account.

Can I potentially claim for interest on what they owe me?

Interest (called repayment supplement) will automatically be added if it is a repayment of payments on account. If it is repayment of tax deducted at source, supplement only starts from 31 January following the tax year.

Tarasam

Alan, Have mailed you re this.