The Tax Refund Company Reviews 

267
TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.3

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company still says active on company house but it has gone under If you believe the company deliberately collected your payout from HMRC with no intention of forwarding it to you before shutting... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I used the company last year & got a refund. I opened a claim this year, sent the information requested & the email address is not working. No one answers the phone. I want a refund of my £75 fee A... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Did exactly what they said they would, and in a reasonable timeframe. Got my money within a month or two, which isn't bad considering it's HMRC we're talking about. Of course TRC took their fee, but i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys will leave no stone unturned to make sure you get back any overpaid taxes, Very easy online form to complete and you'll be suprised that you could be claiming a rebate just for washing your... See more

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  1. Tax Advisor

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The Tax Refund Company has been helping ordinary taxpayers check their tax codes for errors and claim tax refunds since 1994. With over 3.2 million taxpayers having applied for a tax code review and with a reputation for leaving no stone unturned in our search for overpaid tax, we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading professional tax refund specialists. Our No. 1 position is recognised by employers, Trade Unions and Professional Bodies and debt management companies the length and breadth of Britain, with more than 600 recommending our service to their employees and members over the last 27 years. We’ll make sure we get back every £ HMRC owes you, which is not something you can be certain of when contacting HMRC yourself! Even if you manage to get through to HMRC, unless you already understand PAYE tax rules, you can’t be certain you’ve been given the correct answers. It’s the same if you manage to get a refund – you will never know it’s the correct amount unless you have someone on your side who knows exactly what they’re doing and with your interests at heart. We provide tax refunds on a No Refund - No Fee basis.


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2.3

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company still says active on…

This company still says active on company house but it has gone under If you believe the company deliberately collected your payout from HMRC with no intention of forwarding it to you before shutting their doors, you should file a report online via Action Fraud. This now is HMRC job to put right and pay everyone who this company didnt pay. If you alert HMRC that the nominated agent has ceased trading and fraudulently withheld your money, HMRC's policy is to investigate. Historically, in cases where major repayment agents went under or acted fraudulently, HMRC stepped in to pay the taxpayers directly because the initial payout failed to reach the rightful recipient. Still waiting for a refund from April 2026

15 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

Scam. Website no longer exists and emails are undeliverable.

27 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i paid £75 for a tax refund enquiry

i paid £75 for a tax refund enquiry
they responded saying that they wanted more info so i sent it in
4 weeks later and many un answerd phone calls and emails still have not heard anything
PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THESE COWBOYS !!!!!!

21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I used the company last year & got a…

I used the company last year & got a refund. I opened a claim this year, sent the information requested & the email address is not working. No one answers the phone. I want a refund of my £75 fee ASAP & suggest Martin Lewis investigates this company.

14 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So same as everyone else...paid my…

So same as everyone else...paid my money...received an email,sent whats required and nothing for over 4 weeks...can't leave a message,emails bounce back...looking like a scam...avoid.

13 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have applied through work and paid a…

I have applied through work and paid a £75 fee for the pleasure of doing so, I have received one email asking for my P60’s which I sent back on the 16th July and since then the business have been completely uncontactable, several emails sent, phoned countless times and messaged on Facebook all to no gain.

I just simply want an update as to what is happening but this seems to be impossible!

10 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Con artists

Con artists. Worst of it is, this shower of scammers were recommended by my company’s rewards website. Feedback given. Took the money, kept emailing asking for the same information and have never heard back since. Avoid like the plague. Take your money and don’t provide a service.

20 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I completed the initial application and…

I completed the initial application and paid the fee. After a few days i got an email requesting copies of certain documents etc to which i replied to. I have not heard anything for weeks; left numerous answer phone messages. Sent an email to the original response address & attempted to send an email to mel***** which doesn't seem to work.

22 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do Not use

I used this company years ago and had no problems, however this time despite completing all the forms, giving all my personal details I have not heard anything from them. I have tried phoning them, it rings and rings eventually a recorded message comes on saying all operators are on calls and that you can email them, message them on messenger or leave a message. I tried to leave a message but the mail box is full. I tried to email them but the email bounces back. I tried messenger but could not find the tax refund company. In desperation I called HMRC and they said they had no record of The Tax Refund Company contacting them.

1 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have given all my personal…

I have given all my personal information, I have filled out all forms that have been asked of me, I have been ignored for months since with no response to my emails. this is not acceptable at all.

2 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have tried to contact this company over…

Have tried to contact this company over and over. No answer on telephone and just an option to leave a voicemail. Emails go unanswered. Was supposed to have someone contact me on two days time, which was nearly two months ago and can't get hold of them. Paid the upfront price option which now feels very foolish.

19 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from The Tax Refund Company

Hi Mark, sorry to hear you've been having difficulty getting through, we've been inundated with applications recently.

From what I can see, your case is progressing and the team have been emailing you for some further information. The last email was sent to you on 21st May, could it have gone into your junk mail / spam folder perhaps?

Kind regards

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not great

Paid last email I got was asking me to allow them to access my HMRC files which I did.
Heard nothing since
Tried to log into my account - says case closed but I've had no communication
Tried to call - no reply
Left messages and emails - no reply
Is this a genuine firm?

28 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from The Tax Refund Company

Hi Eloise, sorry to hear you've been having difficulty getting through, we've been inundated with applications and enquiries lately.

We've sent you an information request through trust pilot. If you could confirm the name you applied under and the email address, we can look into what's happened and get things sorted out for you.

Kind regards

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am hugely disappointed at the level of service.

UPDATE - Someone from The Tax Refund Company has now contacted me. Like the reply below have blamed HMRC in the main. The reply that they have provided on Trust Pilot fails to address my complaints about lack of communication from The Tax Refund Company and error that they made on the claim form.

In their recent email to me they have asked for further information about the lack of replies and communication from their company and also the incorrect information they were going to submit to HMRC on my behalf. I will provide that information to them shortly.

I wanted to highlight that whilst there seems to be issues with HMRC, the level of service that I have received from this company is a separate issue and not of the standard I would expect, especially with the fees they will take if my claim is successful.

The Tax Refund Company’s response is very disappointing and tries to mask their insufficient service as wholly down to HMRC and not their error or lack of service.

Original complaint:
I am hugely disappointed at the level of service I have received from this company. Initially the claim they submitted to me to sign was incorrect which I had to email and correct. Further information was required from HMRC which I provided. I heard nothing back from them for months. I chased the company about the claim and was told that HMRC were not responding to agents queries. This email was back in November 2025. I have subsequently chased the company again and I have received no reply. I am very concerned at the standard of service and indeed whether this company is legit. I will be emailing to cancel my claim with them and going somewhere else.

2 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from The Tax Refund Company

Hi Ellie, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We completely understand your frustration and are genuinely sorry for the delay.

Unfortunately, as you’ve noted, HMRC are currently experiencing significant backlogs. As of this morning, they will not provide case updates unless a claim was submitted over 11 months ago. This is a little better than the 12 months they have quoted previously, but still severely limits our ability to obtain meaningful progress reports on behalf of our clients.

We agree that this level of service from HMRC is unacceptable. While some claims are processed quickly, others remain delayed despite being correctly submitted and actively monitored.

Please be assured that we continue to chase HMRC wherever possible and will update you immediately as soon as we receive any information. We appreciate how frustrating this situation is and regret the impact it has had on your experience - we are equally frustrated.

Kind regards

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I received countless emails chasing me…

I received countless emails chasing me to use them to make a claim for me. Eventually gave in and did all of the paperwork now not responding to my email requests for an update after months of waiting.

17 January 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from The Tax Refund Company

Hi Ashley, our apologies that you've not heard back from us.

Your claim was submitted to HMRC back in October but we are yet to hear back from them. I will get a member of the team to chase this up and we'll update you with the progress.

Kind Regards

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