PAYE non tax refund this year- not working anymore

CRAIGSVILLE1

I was made redundant in June, and at 53, I have decided to take early retirement. I filled in the correct form for a tax refund, since I won't be working anymore, and was hoping for a substantial refund, possibly before the end of this tax year, but I received a letter back to say to apply again after new tax year🙄
No reason why on the letter.
So now , I will have to wait possibly another year before a payment? 
Would phoning them make any difference, or should I possibly apply for self assessment to get it quicker next tax year? 
Thanks

DRS1

I guess they want you to wait in case you get another job this tax year.

Self assessments are currently being done for 24/5 not 25/6.  I doubt there is even a form to fill in for 25/6 yet.

CRAIGSVILLE1

Yeah, I meant start a self assessment next tax year for a refund, which might be faster than waiting until next October for a refund using p50 form again 

Dazed_and_C0nfused

CRAIGSVILLE1 said:

Yeah, I meant start a self assessment next tax year for a refund, which might be faster than waiting until next October for a refund using p50 form again 

Did you want the requisite time before sending the P50?

Have you checked your Personal Tax Account to see if your former employer has submitted your final pay details with the information from your P45?

CRAIGSVILLE1

Yep, didn't apply for refund until well after the 4 weeks requirement after employment ended, and on HMRC app, says my  employment had ended in June + no current employment income in another section.

Dazed_and_C0nfused

CRAIGSVILLE1 said:

Yep, didn't apply for refund until well after the 4 weeks requirement after employment ended, and on HMRC app, says my  employment had ended in June + no current employment income in another section.

I would be inclined to call (8am sharp apparently avoids the worst of the queues) and ask what the problem is as they should at least be able to provide a proper explanation.

CRAIGSVILLE1

Will do, cheers