Written question asked by Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
VAT: Repayments
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to reduce delays in the processing of VAT refunds by HM Revenue and Customs.
- Answer
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HMRC aims to minimise delays in processing VAT repayments by applying automated checks when returns are received and making further enquiries only where necessary. This helps businesses receive VAT repayments promptly, whilst protecting the tax system from error and fraud. HMRC regularly reviews its processes and continues to improve efficiency where possible.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 33043
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Standards Repayments VAT
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- 2026-10-20 10:49:19 +0100
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