TAX REBATES
INTRODUCTION:
Tax Rebates are claimable by most foreigners who work
in the UK for either a portion of the year, are taxed
on an emergency tax code, are working under the Construction
Industry Scheme (CIS), or have earnings less than the
tax threshold (£5,225 in 2007/8).
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Where you have not worked a full tax year, you will still
be taxed as such, and will thus have a portion of your personal
allowance due to you.
Where an emergency tax code ( usually identified by the
letters BR, M1, MTN1, W1, X ) is applied, you will be taxed
at a higher rate than required, and thus have a rebate due
to you.
Under the CIS scheme, you will be taxed at a gross rate
of 18%, and will not have any of your expenses set off against
your taxable income, thus allowing you to claim a portion
of the tax back.
FAQ'S
What fees do you charge?
For standard rebates, our fees are charged at a rate of 12.5%
of the amount rebated, limited to a minimum of £25.00
per claim.
Where rebates are not achieved, no fees will
be levied.
Can I claim for more than 1 year?
Yes, you are able to claim for as many years as you like,
going back as far as 6 years.
What Documents are required?
You will need all your P45's, P60's, or CIS vouchers covering
you periods of work. Where these have been mislaid, a statement
of earnings and deductions from your employers will suffice.
Details of any other income will also be required.
How long does a rebate take?
Usually rebates are processed by the inland revenue in around
6 - 8 weeks. A temporary NI number or incomplete information
may slow this process down, but will not prevent you from
claiming. In some cases, without explanation, Inland Revenue
may take even longer that this.
Where will you pay me my rebate?
Rebates can be paid into any account nominated by you in the
UK. Cheques can also be made out to you or your nominee, and
posted to you. Direct payments to Australia, New Zealand, or
in Euro can be made at a cost of £10.00 per payment.
How do I claim?
Download the forms above, following the instruction sheet,
completing the details and signatures where required. Post
the completed forms with your P60's, P45's CIS vouchers or
statements of earnings to us. Sit back, relax, and wait for
your rebate to be paid to you.
When can I put in a claim?
You can claim for any completed tax year immediately, and
the current tax year if you are leaving, and not returning
during the tax year.
Can I only claim tax back from some jobs?
No, you have to list all jobs that you worked in. If you have
not claimed before, you will have to supply proof of earnings
covering all jobs since your arrival in the UK.
Why has my rebate has taken longer than 8 weeks?
There are a number of reasons that may cause this, the most
familiar being :
- Incomplete information supplied when completing the forms
(i.e. not all jobs listed)
- Only having a temporary NI number
- Overbearing workload of Inland Revenue officials, especially
during busy periods
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