Cheque sent to Haytch accountants

Update on Haytch… HMRC sent us a copy of the document my son signed, it was an R85 form, an R85 form is for reclaiming interest on savings and investments NOT for claiming an income tax rebate… So we’ve now written to HMRC. Incidentally and interestingly , my son does not have any savings or investments, yet the form has been pre-filled with fictitious figures, purporting to be sums of money liable for reclaiming…

My husband, an 82 year old, partially blind pensioner has received his tax refund from Haytch accountants after months of waiting. He was owed £178.34. They charged a whopping £145.60 in "fees". He was left with £32.74! This is a disgusting money grab scam. My husband did not nominate this company to act on his behalf so why didn't HMRC pay him directly? I am not going to let this matter go. Does it mean HMRC condones this vile practice. If that is the case I think I may go public and expose this.

Hi June2Bob Karlstad,

HMRC would repay the 3rd party if we received a claim nominating them as the recipient of the repayment.
If fees are charged your husband would need to contact the 3rd party to disucss.
If your husband thinks this is a fraudulent claim then he should report this to action fraud 0300 123 2040 website www.actionfraud.police.uk

Thank you.

In order to get the tiny bit Haytch pass over they want a copy of my Dads passport/driving licence/birthcert and a utility bill. Is this safe to send to these criminals?

Hi,

It is not advisable to send personal details to a company you are unsure of.

Thank you.

@LampreySmith, if your son wasn't eligible for the tax refund, how did he claim it directly from HMRC?