The average tax rebate amount our clients receive after deduction of our fees is
£1,040
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Our claims process is perfectly simple and easy to follow
Common tax rebate questions
How quickly will I get my tax refunded?
HMRC can take a while to process a tax refund. You will usually get your refund within around 8-10 weeks. Help Claim Tax will work hard to keep the process moving as smoothly and efficiently as possible and will keep you informed of any updates about your tax rebate. The quicker you start your claim for a tax rebate, the sooner you will have your money.
Am I owed a tax rebate?
Many of the daily costs of doing your job can be used to bring down the amount of tax you owe and secure you a refund. There are lots of situations where you can make a claim and get money back from HMRC, some of the most common are:
- Uniform – if your employer says that you must wear a uniform at work, you can reclaim the tax for the cost of purchasing and also the washing of your uniform
- Travel costs – You can claim for a journey to a “temporary workplace”, in general, this means if you have to go to a temporary place of work for less than 24 months, you can claim back your travel expenses, this includes car parking and toll money. You can even claim even if your employer has paid you something towards the traveling costs if it doesn’t cover your full costs or you have used your own car and the mileage allowance paid is less than the government approved rate
- Accommodation costs – you can claim if you have to travel and stay away from home for work
- Food and refreshment costs – if you have to pay for your own food whilst travelling for work
- Training courses – if you have to attend a training course which is essential for your job, you can claim back expenses for this
- Tool and equipment costs – if you have to pay to repair or replace tools or equipment you need for work
As you can see there are lots of ways to get a tax refund from HMRC. To find out how much money you could be owed, start your claim with the Help Claim Tax today.
How far back can I claim?
You can claim tax back for the last 4 years, even if you have changed careers or become self-employed in this time. Many people don’t realise you can claim tax back this far, or don’t want to because of the amount of paperwork and hassle. If you come to us though, we make the process easy and hassle-free. We can even contact your old employers for you to get the important information from them directly, even if the old company no longer exists, there are ways we can help.
It may sound like a lot of fuss trying to keep track of your mileage, food, accommodation, uniform and other costs, but Help Claim Tax are here to do all the hard work for you. Just provide us with a few basic details and we can get working on your refund.
What information do I need to claim a tax rebate?
To get your money back from HMRC, you need to provide them with a few bits of paperwork as evidence. These can include:
- Receipts – for any work expenses such as car parking fees, tolls, petrol, food and refreshments, hotels, etc.
- Monthly payslips from your employer or contractors
- Temporary workplace list – a list of all the temporary workplaces or bases you have had to travel to for work along with the dates you worked there
- Photo ID – a photocopy of either a driving licence or passport
- Proof of address – a bank statement, gas or council tax bill will do
- MOT certificates – if you have used your own vehicle to travel for work
For more information about what you need, contact Help Claim Tax today and we will be able to talk you through everything.
How do I check if I’m owed tax back?
To see if you can claim for a tax rebate, first use our free online service. It is important to check how much tax you are paying, whether you are self-employed or working PAYE for an employer. It’s the taxpayer’s responsibility- your responsibility- to ensure that all tax relief has been correctly claimed and your tax code is correct, it’s not your employer’s responsibility to do this for you. You can easily end up overpaying on tax, and it can be hard to get back the money you’re owed once you have.
With Help Claim Tax however, you’ll have peace of mind your tax is being handled correctly. We’ll ensure you are claiming back for all the right expenses and that you are getting the very most you can from your refund. To find out what you could claim, you just need to answer a few simple questions. When you are ready to make your claim, we will walk you through the whole process.
Even if you need to use the self-assessment system to make your claim, we can handle this for you at no extra charge. Because you know what paperwork your refund needs, you can be sure that you’re making a full and worthwhile claim. Help Claim Tax can help you reclaim the money you’re owed over the last 4 years. Start your tax refund claim today to get your hard-earned money back off the taxman.
Do tax rebates happen automatically?
In some cases, you don’t need to make a claim to get your tax refund back. HMRC can take care of a tax refund themselves, and you will be given it back automatically. This is what the P800 tax calculation is for. When you receive a P800, HMRC tells you how much tax they think you should have paid in the year. If you have paid too much, they will automatically send you a refund. If you have not paid enough, they will instruct you on how you can pay the money you owe.
If you do not work for the full tax year, the PAYE system could have charged you too much tax on the money you have already earned. Also, if your employer or HMRC have given you the wrong tax code, this can cause mistakes to be made. If this happens, HMRC will only give you a refund if they know you’ve paid too much. You won’t receive your P800, so you will have to fight to get back what you’re owed. If you are in this situation, contact Help Claim Tax today and we can help sort this out for you.
If you have work expenses that HMRC doesn’t know about, you won’t get an automatic tax refund. If this is the case, you have to keep records of what you have spent and provide them with proof of what you’re owed. This is where Help Claim Tax can help, get in touch with us today to start your tax refund claim.
How to claim tax back online
If you know you have paid too much tax, you can claim it back online. To do this you need to:
- Have your P800 to hand
- Go to the HMRC website
- Sign in to your Government Gateway account and follow the instructions on the screen
If you have your P800 and the tax calculation says you have paid too much, it shouldn’t be too difficult to get it refunded. If you don’t have your P800 though, it’s much more complicated. Simply put, the taxman won’t know that you have overpaid, so you need to prove that you have to get your refund. If this is the case, talk to Help Claim Tax and we can handle this for you.
What’s the law about tax refunds?
Tax refunds are 100% legal. Claiming for your tax refund isn’t a trick and it isn’t about trying to cheat the system. Tax refunds are part of the system, and it is YOUR money you are claiming back. Help Claim Tax can handle your tax refund for you, taking away all the stress and hassle. Our experts understand the tax rules and regulations and always ensure you are fully compliant with these. Some people worry that claiming for a tax rebate could affect their benefits, but this is not true. Applying for and getting a tax refund doesn’t affect any other benefit that you might be claiming, such as working tax credit, child tax credits
Finding out if you have a claim is quick, simple, and won’t cost you a penny. What are you waiting for? Start your tax refund claim with Help Claim Tax today.
I have to buy my own tools for work. Can I claim a tax refund?
Many people don’t think to claim for the tools they have to purchase for their job and miss out on this money in their tax refund. You can’t claim any money back for the initial purchase of your essential tools. However, any repair or replacement costs after this initial purchase can be claimed back. Examples of essential tools are:
- Hand tools for electricians, carpenters, mechanics, etc.
- Scissors or clippers for hairdressers.
- Knives and other kitchen apparatus for chefs and kitchen workers.
- Paintbrushes, rollers, and other equipment for painters and decorators.
You can only claim for these expenses if you have to pay for them yourself. If your employer pays for them or fully reimburses you afterward, you can’t claim this as part of your tax refund from HMRC. This changes if you’re self-employed as a lot of the essential costs of doing your job count against the tax you owe on your profits. Help Claim Tax can help you sort this through the self-assessment tax return system.