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Are you leaving to go traveling or
have you already left the UK? If so, you can claim a tax refund
from the Inland Revenue. Our tax experts answer some common tax
questions:
Is everyone due a tax refund when
leaving the country to go traveling?
If you have worked in the UK and paid tax at any point in the last
6 years then you are eligible to claim a tax refund from the government.
How much of the tax that I paid
will I be able to claim? Can I claim it all back?
It depends. If you have earned less than the tax free allowance
then you can claim back all of your tax. If you have earned more
than the allowance, you will be able to claim a portion back. The
amount will depend on how much you have earned and how much you
have paid in tax.
How can I calculate my tax rebate?
On your last day of work your employer should provide you with
a P45.
On the P45 you will find your income and tax totals for the year.
Input these totals into our tax
refund calculator and it will
tell you instantly if you are due a tax refund.
What about tax rebates for previous
years?
In April each year, if you are working you should be given a P60
from your employer. You can check to see if you have overpaid in
these years using our tax
rebate calculator. The longest
you can claim in arrears is 6 years.
How soon can I claim my tax refund?
As soon as you are given your P45 from
your employer you can claim your tax refund.
How long does it take to claim a
tax refund?
Refunds usually take between 6-8 weeks to be issued from the Inland
Revenue but can sometimes take longer if there is a backlog.
Can I claim my National Insurance
back when going traveling?
A portion of the National Insurance contributions can be transferred
into a private pension, subject to some rules. More information
is available on our national
insurance refund pages.
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