Martin Lewis: Working from home due to coronavirus, even for a day? Claim TWO years' worth of tax re

glider3560

Fletchasketch said:

Has anyone heard back from HMRC on this yet? I sent in my claim for 2019/20 on 22nd April. It's showing as 'processed' on the government portal but I definitely haven't heard anything from them or had any refund. 

If you don't do Self Assessment, then it is likely they will have to wait until your income tax for that year is fully calculated before offering the refund.  I think this takes a few months from April normally.

Skinnylegs_2

I've been working at home since 2003 not through choice. However confused states not entitled & nowhere to give details like room for office only & obviously using way more power as only one home. Is there phone number i can call can't findone

beadyeyes19

I have just had a letter that implied that I haven't actually paid enough tax in the last tax year and that technically I owe them a small amount. This cannot be the case because I'm a teacher and therefore my tax is all calculated already! 

glider3560

beadyeyes19 said:

I have just had a letter that implied that I haven't actually paid enough tax in the last tax year and that technically I owe them a small amount. This cannot be the case because I'm a teacher and therefore my tax is all calculated already! 

Sometimes PAYE doesn't always calculate the figures correctly (e.g. if you get any benefits) or your tax code was wrong.

Post some figures (gross salary for the year, tax paid, tax code and any benefits) then people can provide some help.

newlease

'If you normally do a self-assessment form, you can claim on it.' Where Martin?

julielacey

I have just completed and submitted a P87 form online but now wish to amend the amount of my claim - how do I do that?

50Twuncle

julielacey said:

I have just completed and submitted a P87 form online but now wish to amend the amount of my claim - how do I do that?

I would say that you need to phone them....

missile

julielacey said:

I have just completed and submitted a P87 form online but now wish to amend the amount of my claim - how do I do that?

You can submit a revised return online

Stearns2

I have been at work as normal throughout this entire period; normal petrol costs, wear & tear on the car; normal insurance; time taken for commute..... meanwhile, I’m becoming increasingly irked by hearing from friends and colleagues who have been at home telling me gleefully how much they’ve saved on fuel, insurance breaks, extra time to do household activities, etc, and now they may be able to claim a tax rebate too!! TO THOSE WHO HAVE  IT SHALL BE GIVEN is the phrase that comes to mind - this is actually really unfair!!! What do others think? 😡😡😡

Fletchasketch

Stearns2 said:

I have been at work as normal throughout this entire period; normal petrol costs, wear & tear on the car; normal insurance; time taken for commute..... meanwhile, I’m becoming increasingly irked by hearing from friends and colleagues who have been at home telling me gleefully how much they’ve saved on fuel, insurance breaks, extra time to do household activities, etc, and now they may be able to claim a tax rebate too!! TO THOSE WHO HAVE  IT SHALL BE GIVEN is the phrase that comes to mind - this is actually really unfair!!! What do others think? 😡😡😡

I agree, it is unfair on those who've had to commute through this. Only £1.20 a week though- don't let it get to you too much.