HMRC sending 4 MILLION income tax refund letters – how to tell if yours is genuine

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The tax office is sending around 4 million income tax refund letters between June and August. But with scammers commonly posing as HMRC, we talk you through the steps you should take to make sure your letter is genuine, and how to claim any money you’re owed.

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HMRC sending 4 MILLION income tax refund letters – how to tell if yours is genuine

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Goldfinger

Try opening an account without a passport and driving licence to prove who you are!!

Dazed_and_C0nfused

Goldfinger said:

Try opening an account without a passport and driving licence to prove who you are!!

Good job you don't need to do that to get your refund then 😉

Goldfinger

Dazed_and_C0nfused said:

Goldfinger said:

Try opening an account without a passport and driving licence to prove who you are!!

Good job you don't need to do that to get your refund then 😉

But most routes lead you to needing Government Gateway access

Mud_Marvel

I’ve been waiting nearly a year for refunds, doubt I would be one of the £4 million.  Even if they write you and you promptly respond there is no sign of any refund being made.

mjm3346

Goldfinger said:

Dazed_and_C0nfused said:

Goldfinger said:

Try opening an account without a passport and driving licence to prove who you are!!

Good job you don't need to do that to get your refund then 😉

But most routes lead you to needing Government Gateway access

I have Gateway access and don't have a valid passport or driving licence.