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Who is entitled to apply for a tax
rebate? |
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Anyone who has worked and paid tax in the UK could be entitled to a tax rebate. You do not have to be a UK citizen to make a tax refund application.
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Under what circumstances may I be
entitled to tax back? |
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You are likely to be owed a tax rebate if:
You have not worked a complete tax year (April 6th - April 5th)
You are a UK citizen who has left the UK to travel or work abroad
You are a non-UK citizen who has worked in the UK.
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How much tax back will I
get? |
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This is based solely on your individual circumstances, and from which tax year you are claiming a refund.For the 2006/07 tax year most workers were entitled to a tax-free personal allowance of £5,035. If you earned less than this figure, you should be entitled to a full refund of income tax paid. Use our Tax Rebate Calculator to see how much you could be entitled to (the calculator provides estimated figures only). |
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When do I claim? |
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Anytime! You do not have to wait until the end of the tax year to make a claim. If you are currently working in the UK, you can claim for all completed tax years (i.e. up to April 2007), and you can claim for previous tax years all at the same time. If you have stopped working in the UK altogether, you can claim back all tax, including from this tax year. |
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How far back can I claim? |
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You can apply for a tax refund as far back as 6 years ago. |
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When do I get the cash? |
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Typically, tax rebates take 8 - 12 weeks. This is down to the way the tax office handles the rebate applications. Taxback4backpackers works hard to ensure you get your money back in the shortest time possible. |
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What do I have to do? |
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Please follow the instructions in the application pack, and return all the requested documents to our office in the pre-paid envelope. Taxback4backpackers takes it from there, and we will handle the rest of your application. We’ll let you know if we need anything else from you, and keep you updated on the progress of your rebate. |
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Where is the rebate sent? |
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We will transfer your refund directly into your bank account, or into the nominated account of a friend or family member. If you do not have a UK bank account, an international transfer can be arranged to an overseas account (unfortunately Taxback4backpackers cannot cover the cost of international bank charges which may arise), or we can send the payment by cheque. |
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| Q. |
I’ve seen other companies which charge significantly higher rates. How can Taxback4backpackers afford to charge so much less? |
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We’re an Internet-based company, so we save significantly on overheads. Many of our clients come to us through word-of-mouth referrals, which reduces our advertising costs too. Above all, we were established specifically with backpackers and students in mind. We know that our business will only do well by meeting our clients’ expectations: offering an efficient service, honestly priced. |
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Are my personal details safe with you? |
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We take the privacy of our clients very seriously. Taxback4backpackers is on the register of data controllers, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Please read our Privacy Policy which explains how we treat the information you provide. |
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