[Belmont Babes]

I have 2 forms with me to complete (P85) and send back to UK. They are forms if you are leaving UK and may be entitled to some tax back. Anyone else completed and sent back?

[Georgebulldog]

We completed one before we left but gave it to OH Mum to post as had to wait for OH P45 to send with it & got a surprise when in laws came & gave us a tax refund :clap :clap
Well worth it

[cappuccino]

You can also elect to have the refund paid straight into your UK bank account which cuts out the hassle of having a sterling cheque sent to you in NZ.

[BaldyBeardyBloke]

We completed one before we left but gave it to OH Mum to post as had to wait for OH P45 to send with it & got a surprise when in laws came & gave us a tax refund :clap :clap
Well worth it

We did the same and got it paid direct into our UK account.

[Georgebulldog]

We did the same and got it paid direct into our UK account.

Now you mention it, I did complete that part I'm sure, wonder why they sent a cheque, well I got it & that's the main thing, although been spent now :wah

[lockstock]

We've just sent ours back and will wait with baited breath. But it's number and sums and I'm sticking my fingers in my ears and going la la la because I don't understand any of it.

[peebles16]

I didn't do this cos we left in January and were told there was no point as we get nothing back - was I misinformed???

Karenx

[benandclare]

I didn't do this cos we left in January and were told there was no point as we get nothing back - was I misinformed???

Karenx

I should say so, we left in Aug and got a ruck back :nice1

Even though it's been a while got to be worth trying, go for it Karen .

[peebles16]

OOh wonder if you can get the forms on-line - off to look and plan what to spend cash on :laugh

Cheers Ben
Karenx

P.S. Local woolies got diet irn-bru on offer $1.65 for 1.25 litre bottle - will bring you one on Saturday Ben :D

[benandclare]

Ah ha good on ya :nice1

Try this site

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/BritonsLivingAbroad/Moneyabroad/index.htm

[Georgebulldog]

I didn't do this cos we left in January and were told there was no point as we get nothing back - was I misinformed???

Karenx

Fingers crossed you get a few $$$, we left in January & I was shocked at how much OH got, hope you managed to downlaod the docs, that was whaty I did
Best of luck

[peebles16]

This gets better and better - OH didn't put in for it either :)

Karenx

[Belmont Babes]

Well I am still unsure whether to give it a shot as we left in April, end of tax year so I'm thinking no we won't get a penny back?:no or :yes

[JandM]

Give it a go - even if it's only 50p, you're entitled!

[victoria]

I'm bumping this back as I sent off our forms mid Sept. for refunds & haven't heard a dickie bird. How long did it take for you fortunate ones?
Should I send a reminder letter? Oh this brings back memories of UK red tape.
Reason 2023 for leaving!!!!!!

[willsken]

Victoria we sent ours off at the start of September and haven't heard anything either. Very frustrating as the number to ring our tax office doesn't work and I can't chase it up. Any one know the number to ring Cardiff tax office that actually works? The one on the website doesn't. :no

[JandM]

Victoria we sent ours off at the start of September and haven't heard anything either. Very frustrating as the number to ring our tax office doesn't work and I can't chase it up. Any one know the number to ring Cardiff tax office that actually works? The one on the website doesn't. :noI'll have a look in the morning. I think I've got it somewhere, but it wasn't where I thought it was.

[IanW99]

Victoria we sent ours off at the start of September and haven't heard anything either. Very frustrating as the number to ring our tax office doesn't work and I can't chase it up. Any one know the number to ring Cardiff tax office that actually works? The one on the website doesn't. :no

You could try 0845 3003949 or the local number 02920 501290 for South Wales area service helpline

Ian

[willsken]

Thanks both of you!

Ian, I will give that number a try tonight. It would be great just to confirm they've had the forms! :nice1