Tax Refund - UK - Sinar Harapan Bangsa Jobportal

A handy guide to claiming a tax refund as a worker in the UK!

If you have worked in the UK, there are countless reasons why you may be due a tax refund.

And when you consider that the average UK tax rebate is £963, it’s easy to see why claiming your tax back makes so much sense!

Sinar Harapan Bangsa has partnered with Taxback.com to help you claim your UK tax refund easily online.

Ready to get started? Simply complete the short form here and Taxback.com will take care of the rest!

Here’s everything you need to know to claim your tax back.

Do I need to file a tax return?

If you are a non-UK national working for an employer in the UK, it is likely that you are earning income under the PAYE (pay as you earn) system.

Your employer will deduct tax from your income and pay this directly to HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs)

Remember, it is very common for overseas and temporary workers in the UK to overpay on their tax bills. With that in mind, it’s always a good idea to file your taxes so that you can check whether or not you are due any tax back. By filing your taxes, you can claim any tax allowances or reliefs you are entitled to.

Who can claim a tax refund in the UK?

In short, there are countless reasons why you could be due tax back, including:

You are a non-UK national
You have left the UK
You were short-term employed in the UK
You incurred work-related expenses
You didn’t work a full tax year
You were made redundant
You were on an emergency tax code
And more

The average UK tax refund is £963. So it is definitely worth checking how much you can claim back. What’s more, when you apply with Taxback.com, you can get a free estimation of how much you are due.

Can international students claim a tax refund in the UK?

International students who earn an income in the UK may be required to file a tax return at the end of a financial year in order to claim overpaid taxes and stay compliant with the UK tax authorities.

The good news is that many students are entitled to a tax refund if they work and earn an income in order to cover their living expenses.

How do I claim my UK tax refund?

Claiming your UK tax refund can be a confusing task for anyone – especially if you are not familiar with the local language, tax rules, or regulations.

While you can file directly with the UK tax authorities, Sinar Harapan Bangsa has partnered with Taxback.com to help you claim your tax back the easy way!

Their team of UK tax experts will take care of all the paperwork so that you don’t have to.

What’s more, when you apply with Taxback.com, you are guaranteed to receive your maximum tax refund!

You can still apply with Taxback.com even if you have already left the UK – Taxback.com will transfer your refund into your bank account anywhere in the world.

It only takes a couple of minutes to apply with Taxback.com. In fact, all you need to do is complete the short form here.

What do I need in order to claim my tax refund?

When you sit down to file your tax return, be sure to have the below documents close by.

P45: This is a certificate given to employees at the end of their employment with details of gross pay and tax paid for the year to date.
P60: This is a statement issued to employees at the end of a tax year detailing their income and tax paid. It’s important to keep this as it could help you apply for a potential tax refund. Your P60 shows the tax you’ve paid on your salary in the tax year (6 April to 5 April). You get a separate P60 for each of your jobs.
Details of any work-related expenses.

When I can claim my tax refund?

You can claim your tax refund 4 years back. The last year you can claim for is 2016/17. You can also claim a refund even your employment ceased before the tax year ended.