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naomijmoore Jul 27th 2009 9:19 am
Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
The company that is shipping over boxes for me will also look at my tax situation and assess whether I have overpaid to the inland revenue (I definatey have). They will charge 12% for this which I think sounds pretty reasonable (I've heard of other companies charging 40%).

So, does this sound like a good deal or is it just as easy to do it yourself?

LouiseR Jul 27th 2009 9:39 am
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by naomijmoore (Post 7789038)
The company that is shipping over boxes for me will also look at my tax situation and assess whether I have overpaid to the inland revenue (I definatey have). They will charge 12% for this which I think sounds pretty reasonable (I've heard of other companies charging 40%).

So, does this sound like a good deal or is it just as easy to do it yourself?
If you definately have overpaid why would you need a company to assess it? :confused:

I'd go to the direct.gov.uk website and download the form myself and save myself the 12%

Dougie Jul 27th 2009 10:08 am
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
I'll have a look at them for you for 9% ;)


No seriously listen to Louise


Dougie

lonndongeek Jul 27th 2009 10:22 am
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by naomijmoore (Post 7789038)
The company that is shipping over boxes for me will also look at my tax situation and assess whether I have overpaid to the inland revenue (I definatey have). They will charge 12% for this which I think sounds pretty reasonable (I've heard of other companies charging 40%).

So, does this sound like a good deal or is it just as easy to do it yourself?
Download form P85 from the Tax website (hmrc.gov.uk), fill it in, send to HMRC, wait for the money.

Possibly not worth a 12% cut. I'll do it for 5 :-)

Cheers

Steve

Pollyana Jul 28th 2009 12:45 am
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by lonndongeek (Post 7789183)
Download form P85 from the Tax website (hmrc.gov.uk), fill it in, send to HMRC, wait for the money.

Possibly not worth a 12% cut. I'll do it for 5 :-)

Cheers

Steve
Just do it yourself. I'm the least financially savvy person I know and I managed it!

Bernieboy Jul 28th 2009 12:49 am
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 7791172)
Just do it yourself. I'm the least financially savvy person I know and I managed it!
Yeah totally agree there,it's a peice of piss any idiot could do it:rolleyes:

Pollyana Jul 28th 2009 12:52 am
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 7791194)
Yeah totally agree there,it's a peice of piss any idiot could do it:rolleyes:
Hmmmmmm........what have you done with that form??? :sneaky:

Rideaway Aug 29th 2009 9:22 pm
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by lonndongeek (Post 7789183)
Download form P85 from the Tax website (hmrc.gov.uk), fill it in, send to HMRC, wait for the money.

Possibly not worth a 12% cut. I'll do it for 5 :-)

Cheers

Steve
How long did you wait for your money ?
I submitted mine in January and the last letter I received (mid June) stated they were updating their computer systems. I phoned at the beginning of August and they stated my details were incorrect (sent and acknowledged by the June letter) hence I failed security. A complaint letter has been sent.....:thumbdown:

Bernieboy Nov 24th 2009 1:30 pm
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 7791194)
Yeah totally agree there,it's a peice of piss any idiot could do it:rolleyes:
Forgot i was an idiot so im going to get right on it:o

Pollyana Nov 24th 2009 2:01 pm
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 8123074)
Forgot i was an idiot so im going to get right on it:o
You want the form printed again?!! :p

Rideaway Nov 24th 2009 9:12 pm
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by n_n_d (Post 7888300)
How long did you wait for your money ?
I submitted mine in January and the last letter I received (mid June) stated they were updating their computer systems. I phoned at the beginning of August and they stated my details were incorrect (sent and acknowledged by the June letter) hence I failed security. A complaint letter has been sent.....:thumbdown:
I am still waiting :thumbdown::thumbdown:
I'm thinking of sending the tax office a birthday card on the anniversary.

Anyone else been waiting for 10 months ?

Pollyana Nov 24th 2009 9:13 pm
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by n_n_d (Post 8123746)
I am still waiting :thumbdown::thumbdown:
I'm thinking of sending the tax office a birthday card on the anniversary.

Anyone else been waiting for 10 months ?
Sounds like a horribly long time, I'd be sending them something but I don't think it'd be a birthday card :eek:

Iwannabethere Nov 24th 2009 11:15 pm
Re: Reclaiming tax in the UK
 
Originally Posted by n_n_d (Post 8123746)
I am still waiting :thumbdown::thumbdown:
I'm thinking of sending the tax office a birthday card on the anniversary.

Anyone else been waiting for 10 months ?
My OH's took exactly that! Just keep hammering at them!


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