You may be able to get a tax refund (rebate) if you’ve paid too much tax. Use this service to see how to claim if you paid too much on:
- pay from your current or previous job
- pension payments
- income from a life or pension annuity
- a redundancy payment
- a Self Assessment tax return
- interest from savings or PPI
- foreign income
- UK income if you live abroad
- fuel costs or work clothing for your job
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
Do HMRC automatically refund overpaid tax?
Yes, HMRC does refund overpaid tax, sometimes automatically and sometimes through the refund application process. It’s important to keep on top of your tax position because there are time limits on when you may make a claim for overpaid tax and apply for your tax rebate.