Claiming Tax Back?

jester77

Hi,

I'm moving country next month to a new job. What would be my situation in relation to claiming tax back?
If I am entitled to some what form from the gov. web site would I need?

I remember a few years ago a friend of mine moved country and he claimed tax back tax mid-year. Think it was something to do with tax-free allowance.

Thanks.

nesf

Eh, which country are you going to?

I've heard of people using http://www.taxback.com/ although personally I think their fee is a tad high. But it does take out a lot of the hassle involved.

jhegarty

jester77 wrote:

Hi,

I'm moving country next month to a new job. What would be my situation in relation to claiming tax back?
If I am entitled to some what form from the gov. web site would I need?

I remember a few years ago a friend of mine moved country and he claimed tax back tax mid-year. Think it was something to do with tax-free allowance.

Thanks.

Moving to or from Ireland ?

Boggle

Have been trying to look into it with little success but from what I understand You should be able to claim back most of your tax back as you have credits left over.

Does anyone know what the story with share options is? I am in a similar situation (considering a job in London) and I would like to know if I cash in my existing share options will I get raped...

jester77

jhegarty wrote:

Moving to or from Ireland ?

Opps, should have said moving from Ireland to Germany.

jester77

nesf wrote:

Eh, which country are you going to?

I've heard of people using http://www.taxback.com/ although personally I think their fee is a tad high. But it does take out a lot of the hassle involved.

Ouch 25% is a serious fee. I'd rather just submit the forms myself! I've done it before for when I've worked over 90 days outside the country, not that much hassle, just need to know which form to use.

jester77

Well after for some lengthy searching I got some info here:
http://www.revenue.ie/pdf/res1.pdf

I am going abroad and have not used up my full tax credits for the tax
year in which I leave. How do I claim a refund of tax paid?
You can claim a refund of tax paid by supplying the following details to your local tax office:

• a completed claim form P50 (available from your local tax office or from our website www.revenue.ie/forms.htm);

• your P45 (available from your employer) if you are leaving your existing employment);

• a completed return of income form 11 (also available from your local tax office or from our website); and

• a statement to the effect that you are going to live abroad permanently or in such circumstances that you will not be resident in Ireland for at least the following tax year.

How do I find out if I have used up all my tax credits or are they spread out evenly over a 12 month period?


Also, is it possible to claim back now or do I have to wait until the end of the tax year? I tried downloading the form 11 from the revenue site but they only have one for year ending 2004. I presume I would need one for 2005?