In the year I leave the UK, am I entitled to a tax refund? (Jimmy, Reading)

Answer

As a general rule individuals who leave the UK part way through a UK tax year and who have been receiving a salary or wage under the UK PAYE system can obtain a repayment of tax from HM Revenue if they complete a form P85 and submit it to their employer's tax office with the form P45 they receive when their employment ceases. Form P85 can be obtained by typing the form number into the search box at www.hmrc.gov.uk. 

ABOUT THE EXPERT

Alan Collett is a qualified Chartered Accountant in UK and Australia. With Jane Cooper (also tax qualified in both countries), he owns and operates Go Matilda Accounting and Tax, which provides tax advice and ongoing tax compliance services such as tax return preparation for those who are moving to Australia. Go Matilda has offices in the UK and in Australia, and can be contacted in the UK on 023 80 30 25 24, and on the Internet at www.gmtax.com.au. Jane also operates a pension transfer consultancy business in Australia.