how far can you go back to get a tax refund
One of the most common questions around tax refunds is how far back can a claim be made with HMRC, (formerly Inland Revenue), when making a claim. The time frame around claiming tax back used to be up to 6 years, however HMRC have now changed this to just 4 years. This year (2011) you can make a claim and if eligible receive a tax rebate for tax years 2010/11, 2009/10, 2008/09 and 2006/7. You would not be able to reclaim any overpaid taxes for any period before 5th April 2007. Interestingly HMRC can still go back up to 6 years or even up to 20 years, if you have not paid enough tax! Contact us