Do I get a tax refund if I make a SORN?

GOV.UK explains that the refund is calculated from the date DVLA receives the information. Part-month tax is not refunded.

If tax is paid by Direct Debit, DVLA cancels the Direct Debit automatically once the vehicle is recorded off-road.

The vehicle must then remain off public roads until it is taxed again, apart from the limited pre-booked test exception.

For 'Do I get a tax refund if I make a SORN?', keep the DVLA confirmation or reference number once the transaction is completed. Tax, SORN and keeper records are separate, so a dated confirmation helps show exactly when your responsibility changed.

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