HMRC not paying refund

Smashingitnow

I'm owed - according to my accountant and agreed by HMRC - just over £3k in overpaid tax.

I requested this but its past the two weeks. They say not to chase for 4 weeks but I've heard some folks are being fobbed off for months and I really need the money.

Anyone experienced this?

BoGoF

Is this from a Self Assessment tax return? If so HMRC do not 'agree' anything and some checks may be going on in the background.

What gave rise to the repayment?

Smashingitnow

Yes it's a self-assessment tax return.

By 'agreed' I meant that my account on the HMRC website says that this amount has been overpaid and that I can request for it to be refunded.

I have requested it but did not receive any communication since.

Smashingitnow

What gave rise to the repayment was a previous employer taxing me incorrectly, which my accountant picked up on and after him clarifying various points with me he submitted the form

JGB1955

My repayment took 18 months.  I wouldn't hold your breath if I was you....

Smashingitnow

JGB1955 said:

My repayment took 18 months.  I wouldn't hold your breath if I was you....

Oh My God!!!!! This is disgraceful!

uknick

Probably not very helpful, but my partner got her refund of £14 (don't ask) within a month.  I'm sure such a trivial amount was automatically put forward for payment, but it still took a month.