Claim income tax back from working in the UK

We asked Taxback the following questions about whether you can get money back from tax you have paid while working in the UK - see their answers below.

When can I get my tax back?

- If you worked in the UK during 2001-2006, you can STILL apply now - it's not too late!
- If you are working during 2007, you can apply for a tax refund when you return home.

How much money will I get back?

The amount of your refund will depend on a number of factors including your gross income, the length of your stay, the amount of tax deducted and how you apply. As specialists in UK tax refunds, we will guarantee to organise the largest possible refund for you.

I worked in UK several years ago, can I claim a refund?

Yes, you are entitled to claim a refund from the UK government for 6 years after the year that you worked in the UK.

How long will it take to receive my UK tax refund?

The processing time of the UK Tax Authorities varies depending on a number of factors including the time of year the tax return is submitted. We will obtain your refund for you in the shortest time possible (typically between 8-12 weeks after we have received all of your documentation).

How does the Taxback.com service work?

It's easy - we will do all of the work for you! Here's how it works:
1. Simply fill out our brief form (takes 4 minutes) and send us your p45/p60-vouchers (if self employed) from each of your employers. If you have lost these documents, we can obtain replacements for you.
2. We will contact you immediately with a free refund estimation. Then, if you choose to use our service, we will do all the work involved to reclaim your money for you.

What are the advantages of using Taxback.com?

The majority of people who work abroad use the Taxback.com service because of the many advantages that only our service provides including:

Maximum Refunds - Guaranteed! - Multi Lingual Service - Free refund estimations Refunds in Local Currency - Faster Refunds - Money Sent Worldwide - Lost Documents: No Problem - Hassle Free Refunds - Free Personal Tax Consultations - 24 Hour Tax Advice

What is your fee?

First - we provide you with a refund estimation for free! Then, when you use our service, our processing fee is deducted from your refund cheque so that you don't have to pay any money out of hand. Minimum fee also applies. Our fees change from time to time due to promotions and other marketing activities.

What if I have lost my documents?

No problem! We are the only tax refund service that will obtain replacements for you. This might cause a delay in the refund process.

Can I do it myself?

Yes, although we have found that the majority of people who work in the UK prefer to use our service because the process of reclaiming tax in the UK is extremely complicated and time consuming. Additionally, as specialists in international tax law, we normally reclaim a higher refund amount.

What is a P45/P60?

This is an official government form that you receive from your employer. It outlines the amount you earned and the amount of taxes that you paid.

I worked abroad in other countries as well, can you help me claim a refund?

Yes. We can organise a tax refund for you if you have worked in the Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Holland, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, USA.