Income Tax and Tier 2 visa

[Shamino]

Hi there

I recently called HMRC regarding my tax situation, which they directed me to the UKBA.

My situation is, I left my employment in August 2012 as my Tier 5 visa expired and only returned back to the UK in February 2013 under a Tier 2 visa.

Given my absence, I'm wondering whether I might have overpaid my taxes and national insurance.

Did anyone experience this dilemma and know the right course of action?

Much appreciated for the assistance

Cheers

[Shamino]

Anyone know?

[Greenie]

I am a bit perplexed as to why HMRC would direct you to UKBA when your question is a tax related one, which has nothing to do with UKBA.

This is how you find out if you have paid too much tax through employment

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/incometax/overpaid-thro-job.htm

[Shamino]

Hi Greenie

I'm pretty confused myself why they cannot provide me tax details.

I thought it was simple enough, where I just add the total income I earned and taxes and national insurance I paid, and if I had overpaid, HMRC should pay me back.

However, the call centre person asked his supervisor, stated they cannot provide any information regarding this, and that I would need to contact the UKBA.

I will give HMRC another call

Cheers