It will depend on your circumstances how you can claim a tax rebate for the current 2013/2014 tax year. The 2013-2014 tax year ends on the 5th April 2014, so if you think there’s a chance you are due tax rebate it is important to start the claiming process sooner rather than later.
It’s worth remembering that you might be due a tax rebate for more than just the 2013/2014 tax year. A tax rebate claim can be backdated for the last four tax years, meaning you could be owed more back than you thought.
You could be owed a tax rebate for many reasons like:
Work related expenses
There is a range of work related expenses that you can claim a tax rebate for. Popular tax rebates include:
- Uniform tax relief for washing your own uniform or protective clothing
- Business mileage for using your own car
- Tools tax back on tools and equipment to carry out your duties
- Professional and Union fees
2013/2014 Leaving the UK tax back
Leaving the UK during a tax year will normally mean you have paid too much tax in the year you have left. It doesn’t matter which country you are leaving the UK for, just as long as your intention is to remain outside the UK for the rest of the tax year a claim can be made.
A P85 claim means that you can generally receive any tax rebate due before the 2013/2014 tax year ends.
2013/2014 Self Assessment Tax Returns
Lots of employed people have to complete a tax return each year. If your one of them and your due a tax rebate you will have to wait until you have submitted your tax return before being refunded the money you are owed. Don’t forget the self assessment tax return deadline which is the 31st of January 2014.
TIP!
It may be your money but if you don’t claim it back the tax office will keep it.
How do I claim my 2013/2014 tax rebate?
You can claim your tax rebate back from HMRC by phone, online or post depending on why you are owed a tax rebate.
You can use our free income tax refund guides and tax calculators to work out what you are due and how to submit your claim correctly to the tax office.
