P45

B4Dar

Hi folks, I usually tend to be more of a lurker on these forums but I now need some advice and thought this could be the right place to come.

Basically I recently changed jobs and I am having difficulty obtaining my P45 from my previous employer. My final date with the company was 4 weeks ago following over 4 weeks notice. While serving my notice period I dropped them polite reminders that I will be requiring my P45 soon, just to avoid delay (while I was completely aware of their poor level of organisation, particularly in the financial department).

Since leaving the company I have contacted them on numerous occasions requesting the document failing to receive any reply.

I know it has only been 4 weeks and it may seem like I'm panicking, but as I mentioned the financial department is not the most efficient nor is the director or management the most trustworthy to say the least. So in my view piling on the pressure is necessary in order to obtain my P45 to avoid being put on emergency tax.

My question is, is there legislation which stipulates the time frame in which an employer must issue a P45?

Is there any route I can take to avoid being put on emergency tax other than depending on my previous employer?

I have done some searching and checked the citizens information website but there is no specific time frame stipulated. So while I continue to research I thought it might be a good idea to ask here as there is a wealth of knowledge present.

Many Thanks

snowflaker

B4Dar wrote: »

Hi folks, I usually tend to be more of a lurker on these forums but I now need some advice and thought this could be the right place to come.

Basically I recently changed jobs and I am having difficulty obtaining my P45 from my previous employer. My final date with the company was 4 weeks ago following over 4 weeks notice. While serving my notice period I dropped them polite reminders that I will be requiring my P45 soon, just to avoid delay (while I was completely aware of their poor level of organisation, particularly in the financial department).

Since leaving the company I have contacted them on numerous occasions requesting the document failing to receive any reply.

I know it has only been 4 weeks and it may seem like I'm panicking, but as I mentioned the financial department is not the most efficient nor is the director or management the most trustworthy to say the least. So in my view piling on the pressure is necessary in order to obtain my P45 to avoid being put on emergency tax.

My question is, is there legislation which stipulates the time frame in which an employer must issue a P45?

Is there any route I can take to avoid being put on emergency tax other than depending on my previous employer?

I have done some searching and checked the citizens information website but there is no specific time frame stipulated. So while I continue to research I thought it might be a good idea to ask here as there is a wealth of knowledge present.

Many Thanks

Gt your new Employer Tax number and contact revenue. (You submit it online now afaik)

bee06

You don't need your P45. Either ring the revenue with your new employers tax number (that's not what it's called but I'm sure they'll know what you are talking about) or you can register your new employer through MyAccount on the revenue website.

adr1984

Just today ì overheard my bosses talking about the same thing about one of my colleagues that was looking for his p45. From what ì gathered the law states that they have up to 6 weeks to process it from the date you told them you were leaving.

snowflaker

Empoyer's Registered Number! Thats what its called!

Calina

adr1984 wrote: »

Just today ì overheard my bosses talking about the same thing about one of my colleagues that was looking for his p45. From what ì gathered the law states that they have up to 6 weeks to process it from the date you told them you were leaving.

I really would like to see that in writing. It took me almost six months to extract mine from my last employer.

Love2love

Actually it's 2 weeks. Contact revenue and explain, they will send a polite reminder to them stating this. However as pointed out, if you have your new employers registration number, revenue will match your PPS to theirs and you can avoid paying emergency tax

notharrypotter

Love2love wrote: »

Actually it's 2 weeks. Contact revenue and explain, they will send a polite reminder to them stating this. However as pointed out, if you have your new employers registration number, revenue will match your PPS to theirs and you can avoid paying emergency tax

Source?

TaurenDruid

"P45: If you are not given a P45 when you leave your job you should first ask your employer for it. If the employer does not supply it you should contact your tax office. Revenue will contact the employer and obtain your P45 for you. It must be provided to you in hard copy. If you have started a new job, Revenue will send you a new tax credit certificate so you will not have to pay emergency tax in your new job. If you have not been given your P45 and you think that your PRSI contributions have not been paid you should inform your local social welfare inspector by contacting your local social welfare office or Intreo centre." - http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment_rights_and_conditions/pay_and_employment/no_p45_no_p60.html

Been a while since I've seen one but there used to be mention on them of a fine per day where a P45 was not issued to an employee. There's no excuse for them not to have one ready for you within a week of you leaving, and if you gave them 4 weeks notice there's no reason it shouldn't have been given to you on your last payday.