HMRC warns you can't claim tax refunds online in these two cases - Liverpool Echo

Government website down for hundreds of users trying to access Universal Credit

The web portal for HM Revenue & Customs has also been knocked out for some (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) GOV.UK websites, including those for Universal Credit, are down, leaving claimants unable to access benefits information. Issues with loading the UK government webpages started around 5.40am, according to Downdetector, which tracks internet outages. ‘The Universal Credit website is down, any idea when it’ll be back up again?’ one user o…

HMRC warns you can't claim tax refunds online in these two cases - Liverpool Echo

A customer was frustrated to learn they couldn't claim their cash back online

How to claim a Self-Assessment tax refund during the HMRC phone line pause

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently temporarily suspended telephone and webchat services for Self-Assessment repayment requests. This change is a response to a rise in suspected fraudulent activity targeting its systems. While it may cause inconvenience, there are still reliable ways to claim what you are owed, but they require more care and attention than usual. Other helplines and services remain open, including general Self-Assessment su…