Reclaiming Petrol expenses from HMRC

swanny78

Yes is tax year 08\09, its the on-line SA that worked out 609, I wonder why it used 22% as the tax rate and not 20% ? Also how do they pay this, straight into the bank I nominate, or adjust tax code?

TM1976

Might be worth checking you're filling out the return for the right year as I would be surprised if this was wrong on HMRC's site.

For self assessment I would expect them to pay direct or send you a cheque.

nexuss

How many hours a week for the 4 months will you be working ?It sounds like you will be within the tax personal allowance.Are you registered as self-employed ?

swanny78

tx guys for all the help....i've put my bank details into the SA and it's definatly 08\09

Chopszuy

What do you mean Nexuss? Tax personal allowance?

Well im not sure at the moment how many hours I'll be working I think she said 6-10 3 times during week days then weekends also so say between 16 -30hours per week hopefully but I wont find out exact hours until I get CRB check back on wednesday.

fengirl_2

This is what I pointed out in my first post - if you are earning below the taxable threshold, then there will be no tax relief and all this is pointless. Currrent threshold is £6475pa, or £125 pw.

suso

fengirl wrote: »

This is what I pointed out in my first post - if you are earning below the taxable threshold, then there will be no tax relief and all this is pointless. Currrent threshold is £6475pa, or £125 pw.

Hi Fengirl

Does the tax have to be earnt in that Job ?

ie if you claimed miles allowance against a short term job that you didn't pay tax on, but then moved to a job for the rest of the year where you earnt more and paid tax but couldn't claim mileage allowance . would the claim be allowed ?

Chopszuy

Aaah ok i understand, well since Im only there for 4 months im going to be well under the £6475 im sure :-( gutted seems like a waste of time then...

fengirl_2

It pays to read all posts carefully!

suso, no expenses can only be set against the income to which they relate.

TM1976

You won' t be able to claim any tax back on your mileage but if you have actually paid tax and earn less than £6,475 you will be able to claim the tax you paid back when you leave the country prsuming you aren't coming back until next tax year.

I know it's not the original question but I thought it was worth pointing out in case it does apply to you.