PAYE taxpayers

If you pay all your tax through PAYE and you do not normally file a tax return check the table below for the deadlines you must meet to make a claim. These deadlines will also apply to anyone who is not a Self Assessment or PAYE taxpayer.

Table 2 - PAYE and other taxpayers outside the Self Assessment system

Tax year you want to claim tax back	Deadline to make your claim
2003-04 year	31 January 2010
2004-05 year	31 January 2011
2005-06 year	31 January 2012
2006-07 year	31 March 2012
2007-08 year	5 April 2012
2008-09 year	5 April 2013

How do I know if I need to do anything?

You can have a late claim under PAYE particularly if your circumstances change. Examples include:

• Reclaiming tax if you've overpaid through your job
• Claim back tax if you've had too much deducted from your pension
• Tax return corrections and refunds
• Claiming a tax refund when you stop work
• Claiming back overpaid National Insurance contributions
• Claiming back Income Tax on behalf of someone who has died
• Getting tax-free interest on savings or claiming tax back Reclaiming tax on purchased life annuity income
• you can contact your accountant or tax advisor if you have one
• write to your Tax Office explaining the situation

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