Claiming tax back on drawdown pension

DTIDkeepthefaith

I have in drawdown for a few years and was always able to reclaim overpaid tax by the November following the end of the tax year.  I have submitted my claim for 24/25 and have been advised that this will be paid by April 2026 almost 2 years on from my initial underpayment.  Is there any way where I can shorten this timescale when I come to do my drawdown at the start of tax year 2026/27?

molerat

The simplest way is to take a payment in March then full use is made of the allowance set against the pension.

dunstonh

 Is there any way where I can shorten this timescale when I come to do my drawdown at the start of tax year 2026/27?

Waiting to do it until the next tax year always delays it.   Doing the P55 in the same tax year means you get a refund in anything from 3 weeks to 3 months.