If you have worked and paid your taxes in the UK, you are eligible for a tax refund. Many students are often confused about their eligibility for a tax return. Thousands of pounds are left unclaimed because students do not claim their tax back.
Mentioned below are some simplified answers for the frequently asked questions.
Are you eligible for a tax rebate?
Any person who has worked and paid taxes is eligible for a tax rebate. The eligibility does not depend on the type of VISA you are on. These tax refunds tend to expire; therefore it is prudent to claim for your tax return as soon as possible.
Where can you get tax forms?
You can get your tax forms from your local tax office or the HMRC. If you are applying for a tax refund through a lawyer, you can get appropriate forms from them. When completing the tax forms, you need to provide documents including: P91, P86 and P85 along with the statement of earnings. Your tax form is liable to be sent back if you fail to attach any of the above mentioned documents.
How much tax refund will you get back?
The amount that you get back depends on the amount of tax that you pay. Your tax refund is calculated on the basis of the amount that has been deducted from your salary in a tax year. International students earn below the tax free allowance and are hence entitled to claim the entire amount.
