will i get a rebate?

tinymcfc

Well since April last year to April this year I havent earnt over 5220, my tax code is 522L I think. However I have been paying normal tax since last year...should I get all my tax that I've paid back, or nothing, or some? Cheers.

CLAPTON

check your tax code ... a normal cumulative code of 522L would mean you paid no tax.

tinymcfc

Thanks for the reply.

Just checked my last wage slip, definitely 522L/1. And I definitely pay tax. Last month I paid 149.29 on 1216.66

dzug

That /1 is the culprit - you've been paying emergency tax.

You will get a rebate - but you will have to claim it, from your tax office

CLAPTON

the /1 means that you are taxed on a month 1 basis i.e. the tax each month is based on your monthly salary rather than the total amount you have earned this year.

make sure this year's tax code doesn't have /1 after it.

tinymcfc

Thanks for the replies - reassuring.

So can I only claim back the difference between emergency and normal tax, or am I due all tax back? A friend of mine at work says that my tax code is 522L so Is shouldnt pay tax on anything I earn below 5220...now in this tax year I havent earnt 5220 so am I not due ALL the tax I've paid back? Cheers in advance.

CLAPTON

yes you will get all the tax back but not the NI

tinymcfc

Cheers Clapton, just wanted to clear that up.

Is it an automatic thing or do I need to fill some forms out, phone the tax office etc?

CLAPTON

you will have to claim it.. phone the tax office