Millions in line for tax rebates

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About six million people are set to receive tax rebates averaging £400, while another million will learn they have underpaid their tax by about £600.

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said letters would begin going out in the next few months, with those owing money able to pay in stages, according to the BBC. It is the second year tax and National Insurance discrepancies have been identified by a new computer system. HMRC said the number of cases would reduce "as the new system beds in". Those who will be told they have underpaid tax are expected to owe between £500 and £600 on average.

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