Online Tax Refund

Cona_mc10

Hi, so I’m a bit confused as I’ve never done a Tax refund online as I usually wait for a check to come in the post. Anyway I’ve over paid tax so I’m due a refund (Hurray!) But when I filled out the form on the Gov.com website (Not very big may I add, just asked for bank details) it said I will receive my refund within 5 working days? This seems really fast so I’m just wondering has anyone used this before and was it paid directly into your account within them 5 days or sooner?

Dazed_and_confused

It seems to be standard now for most refunds which don't involve you filling in a Self Assessment return.

Gov.uk mentions it here.

https://www.gov.uk/tax-overpayments-and-underpayments/if-youre-due-a-refund

badmemory

My son used it and got the payment promptly. If you opt for a cheque you are talking several weeks.

polymaff

It took three working days to get the money in the bank last week.

That doesn't mean that that's that. HMRC will now check - and hammer me if I've overclaimed. That's how it works nowadays.

Cona_mc10

Thank you everyone! Hopefully it’s as quick and easy as you’re all saying. I only sent off for it on Thursday so fingers crossed it will be in before next Thursday