Work from Home Rebate/HMRC

pennypincher3562

Hi

I believe that I'm due a 'work from home' backdated tax rebate. I sent a letter about 14 days ago to the tax people, and after speaking to HMRC on the phone today, they told me they will respond to the letter in mid November.

Is there any way of speeding the process up? I could really do with the cash at the moment.

I'd imagine that I will just receive a confirmation letter in mid November, and not necessarily a resolution.

Thanks
PennyPincher3562

Stevie_Palimo

They wont jump just because you have asked them to I'm afraid, Patience is a virtue and you will need to see what they advise.

pennypincher3562

Hi Stevie

Thanks, but I'm thinking that maybe there would be a form I could fill out? All I have done so far is send a very 'general enquiry' letter.

I'm thinking come mid November, all I might get is a form sent to me (I could fill it out now if I had it.)

Cheers
PennyPincher3562

Caz3121

pennypincher3562 wrote: »

I believe that I'm due a 'work from home' backdated tax rebate.

I am assuming your contract of employment listed you as a homeworker as you are unable to claim if you worked at home voluntarily. Are you claiming the tax relief on the £4 per week and how far back are you trying to go?
some information here https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/working-at-home
you would fill out a P87 as in section 2 - how to claim

[Deleted User]

Any idea how long you can claim back for? I've been home working for over 4 years now without raising this with HMRC

pennypincher3562

Thanks Caz

I don't have a written contract, but it I was 100% a homeworker. My employee's office was in another country! So it wasn't voluntary.

Yes, I am trying to claim the £4 a week, and backdate it (could come to hundreds over the years.)

Thanks for the link, I will look into that today.

Cheers
PennyPincher3562

Stevie_Palimo

pennypincher3562 wrote: »

Hi Stevie

Thanks, but I'm thinking that maybe there would be a form I could fill out? All I have done so far is send a very 'general enquiry' letter.

I'm thinking come mid November, all I might get is a form sent to me (I could fill it out now if I had it.)

Cheers
PennyPincher3562

I think its like anything from the HMRC if you owe them it is dealt with very quickly but the other way around you have to wait and there seems to be no way of bypassing this, The letter going out if describing and having enough info should I believe work the same way as a work uniform one and get the required result of tax relief.

Stevie_Palimo

ringo_24601 wrote: »

Any idea how long you can claim back for? I've been home working for over 4 years now without raising this with HMRC

I know on the uniform reclaim for washing it I helped a friend out they only allowed a certain period which I think was the previous 12 months worth of costs back, Again the other way round seems to be any period they choose and whilst unfair is the norm for the HMRC.

Caz3121

pennypincher3562 wrote: »

Yes, I am trying to claim the £4 a week, and backdate it (could come to hundreds over the years.)

remember it is the tax relief you are actually claiming so it will not be the full £4 per week you are receiving only the tax applicable
you can go back to tax year 11/12

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/income-tax-tax-relief-for-expenses-of-employment-p87

[Deleted User]

Stevie_Palimo wrote: »

I know on the uniform reclaim for washing it I helped a friend out they only allowed a certain period which I think was the previous 12 months worth of costs back, Again the other way round seems to be any period they choose and whilst unfair is the norm for the HMRC.

I'm not entirely bothered about the refund; as the alternative (commuting) would be FAR more expensive.. i don't like rocking the boat with HMRC

Stevie_Palimo

ringo_24601 wrote: »

I'm not entirely bothered about the refund; as the alternative (commuting) would be FAR more expensive.. i don't like rocking the boat with HMRC

Your tax code gets amended to for the following year, Not sure if you have to keep informing them.