Red Alert Posted 25 January, 2010 Share Posted 25 January, 2010 I was made redundant in October and haven't been working since, up until then I had paid around £800 in PAYE tax. Does anyone know if/how/when I can claim any back? I have had a look on the gov website but find it all a bit confusing. Anyone able to point me in the right direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 25 January, 2010 Share Posted 25 January, 2010 Get your last payslip from your last job, and go here: http://listentotaxman.com/ In the 'Gross pay' box, put in the total amount that you earnt before beign made redundant. Then the calculation should show you how much tax you should've paid up until that point. I'm not sure how it works after that, with Jobseekers allowance and the tax implications there. If your payroll department were halfway decent then it should all be fine and I doubt you'll be due any refund, but if you have had benefits like a company car or something then there may be a discrepancy. If need be, jut phone HMRC... I've always found their helplines pretty good to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 25 January, 2010 Share Posted 25 January, 2010 It depends how much you've earned since the beginning of the tax year (April 5th, I think, or thereabouts). If it's less than your personal allowance - generally £6,475, but can vary slightly depending on whether you've over or underpaid in previous years - and you don't work again this tax year, you'll be able to claim all of the tax back at the end of the tax year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Alert Posted 25 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 25 January, 2010 I have to wait until the end of the tax year, thanks steve. You think the Job Centre would help me out with claiming it back, or at least know the forms i need to fill in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapham Saint Posted 25 January, 2010 Share Posted 25 January, 2010 I'd have to double check the name of the form (I think its an R80...) but you can fill in one form and get any overpayment back in a few weeks. You will need to wait until the end of the tax year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 25 January, 2010 Share Posted 25 January, 2010 I have to wait until the end of the tax year, thanks steve. You think the Job Centre would help me out with claiming it back, or at least know the forms i need to fill in? Possibly, or failing that just contact your local tax office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Alert Posted 25 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 25 January, 2010 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapham Saint Posted 25 January, 2010 Share Posted 25 January, 2010 http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/incometax/stop-work-refund.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 25 January, 2010 Share Posted 25 January, 2010 I gave up working in Feb 09 and sent my P60 to the tax office with a letter explaining the situation, took 2 months but I got £800 back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 25 January, 2010 Share Posted 25 January, 2010 My DIL does Tax Returns for individuals including basic reclaims. If you have any probs PM me and I'll get her to advise you FOC. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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