Tax refund for retrospective marriage allowance claim - how long to receive it?

Hello forum, We successfully applied to transfer some of my tax free allowance to my husband on the 5th April this year and received confirmation of the new tax code for him a short while later. However, we also applied for it to be retrospectively applied to the previous 4 years and were hoping for a refund cheque - its been nearly two months now and we have still heard nothing. Is there likely to be something wrong or are things just slow at the moment? Thanks.

Hi Andrew Pate,

The calculations for the previous years are usually done automatically within a few weeks.
If your husband has not received any calculations he will need to contact our Income Tax department.
Income Tax: general enquiries

Thank you.

Hello Everyone, After we receive our letter and calculation 1.how long does it takes to receive the payment? 2.will they send a cheque or transfer in our bank account? 3. IF i applied, will the payment go to my agent or to me directly? Can anyone please help me with this queries. will be very much appreciated. Tank you.

Hi,

You would need to contact HMRC to check how the repayment is being issued.

Income Tax: general enquiries 

Thank you.

Hello, I’ve tried to contact Hmrc regarding marriage tax allowance but just keep getting an automated message. We applied on 7th February and the tax has been transferred, however we’re still waiting on our refund. Any idea how long it takes??

Hi Stephanie Greathead

If you applied for Marriage Allowance through an agent or third party, this may account for the delay in receiving your rebate - please contact this agent or third party for progress on receiving your refund.
If you applied for Marriage Allowance through HMRC directly, and your refund is not showing as claimable on your Personal Tax Account, please contact us by webchat or phone via
Income Tax: general enquiries to allow us to review the progress of your claim.

Thank you