If you are leaving the UK you can claim a tax rebate from the Inland Revenue on income tax you have paid. We have answers some common questions on the subject below:

• Can I claim tax back when leaving the UK?
• Who can claim a tax refund when leaving the UK?
• How do I calculate how much my tax rebate will be?
• Can I claim a National Insurance rebate if I leave the UK?

1. Can I claim tax back when leaving the UK?

Yes. If you have worked in the UK and are leaving for an extended period of time you will be able to claim a tax rebate on any tax that you have paid while working in the UK.

2. Who can claim a tax refund when leaving the UK?

There is no hard and fast rule. Below is a list of people who could claim a tax refund on leaving the UK:

• Someone going to a gap year
• An international student returning home
• A person or family emigrating to another country
• Someone returning home from a work/travel visa

3. How can I calculate how much my tax rebate will be?

When you have finished working you should be given a P45. At the end of any tax year you will also be given a P60. These tax documents will show how much tax you have paid and how much you have earned. Input the total for the years into our tax rebate calculator

4. Can I claim a National Insurance rebate if I leave the UK?
You can only claim a national insurance refund if you are still resident in the UK. An NI (National Insurance) Rebate can be claimed at anytime during your residency and only needs to be done once. After you have made your claim it is automatically completed for you each year. Press on the link to claim a national insurance rebate.

Leaving the UK? Claim Your Tax Rebate