P45 worries and back to employment after depression

Want2Work

Hi boards.ie guys and gals,

Just to give some background first...
I am 34 yrs old. Unemployed for 5 years now. I have been suffering with depression and very low self esteem for pretty much all of the 5 yrs, which put a dent in my job prospects.

In my recent cv i have stated that i have worked in my family business for the last 4 years and was then made unemployed. This is an attempt to hide the massive hole in my CV. I am trying to hide my depression and massive unemployment period. My family did get me to help out every now and then just to get me outdoors for a bit of fresh air.

Where a problem is now arising is I have a promising interview coming up and I am worried that in order to accept the job I'd have to state that I was unemployed for 5 yrs instead of 1yr which I have listed because they'd have to see a P45. (I am not sure what they'll need to see)

Would the new employer look for a P45? The last P45 I think I have is 5 yrs ago from a company that went under. I can't get my family to issue a P45 because I never worked there as an employee.

I really want to work, this last year my life has really changed. I have more confidence, I have new skills from a great I.T course I did and I have built an impressive portfolio of the work to show what i am capable of doing.

I want an employer to see a confident person who has been unemployed for 1yr and who has chosen to upskill by doing a course.

I know it's not honest but honesty in this case is highly unlikely to get me a job.

I'd be greatful for any advice about how p45's work in relation to my issue. Can I walk into a job without a P45?

Skill Magill

I've never had to give a p45 to a new employer, all forms etc are filled out and given up to the revenue commissioners after you get the job.

Legend100

hi want2work,

so sorry to hear about your unemployment situation, I have a few buddies who had the same problem with the hole in their cv, most of them had to emigrate unfortunately

with regards to the p45 - the purpose of this document is simply for you to be taxed correctly in a new job with respect to what you may have earned earlier in the year. this is called the cumulative basis of taxation.

Your employer will not be (*should not be) interested about the details on your p45, it is simply to tax you correctly. As you have not worked this year, you will not have a relevant p45. Your old p45 is not of any use for payroll purposes.

Your employment history will be a question for the potential new employer but there is no need to worry about a p45.

sorry I read this back and I am not sure if I have explained it very well:(

Want2Work

Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated. That puts me at ease. If they don't ask for a P45 is there another way that they'll be able to tell what tax bracket I am in?

Legend100

when you start a new job, ring the tax office with the new employers tax registration number and they will issue a tax credit cert to your employer which outlines how you should be taxed

Want2Work

Legend100 wrote: »

when you start a new job, ring the tax office with the new employers tax registration number and they will issue a tax credit cert to your employer which outlines how you should be taxed

Thank you for the great advice.