Relocation Expenses Tax Credit

adebar

Hi,

I relocated to the UK from overseas in tax year 2013/14 and was awarded relocation assistance (<8,000 GBP) paid in cash from my employer. When the relocation assistance was paid out, some tax was taken out of the full amount.

According to information from my employer and information* on gov.uk, relocation assistance of up to 8,000 GBP is tax free if it falls under certain qualifying categories (moving costs, buying certain things for a 
new home). Can you please help me and

1. confirm that relocation cost is indeed tax free and
2. help me understand how to claim back tax that was taken out of the relocation reimbursement payment (ie. what forms to fill out etc.)

Thanks a lot for your help!

* New user here; unfortunately the system does not allow me to post links, so here you go (please copy & paste): gov.uk/expenses-and-benefits-relocation/overview

Savvy_Sue

I'm sorry no-one's come back to you on this.

I'd ask your payroll administrator to check this: it may be an error which can be corrected, if not they should be able to explain why THIS payment is taxable.