Tax Rebates

Jonny0000

Where would my first point of call be should i wish to see if i am entitled to a tax rebatre?

What are the golden rules whether you are entitled to one or not?

CLAPTON

if you have paid too much tax then you are entitled to a tax refund

why do you think you have paid too much?

there are numerous tax calculators on the web to check your tax or you could post up your details here and someone check them for you

londoner08

I lived overseas between 1996 and 2002. Before '96, it seemed I got a tax rebate almost every year. Since 2002 I haven't had one, and I gather that the onus is now on the individual tax payer to claim them. I'm told the relevant factors are things like paying into a pension or giving money to charity. But what about the main thing - that the Revenue errs on the side of caution and takes a bit too much? Is that no longer the case?

Mikeyorks

Why would HMRC err on the side of caution? If they did you would see it in your Code Number and get it corrected?

You'll need to remember why you had annual rebates prior to '96 ...... and someone will advise if that reason (MIRAS etc) is no longer an issue. Major reasons for rebates now are Pensions / pension payments / tax on interest etc. But if you get your Code number right - that's the sensible way as HMRC don't pay interest on rebates unless they're paid very late.