Tax frustration

[xsecretsx]

So I seem to be stuck in a bit of a rut.

September 09 I left my job and wen't travelling. Coming back in February 2010. From Feb - April 2010 I then recieved jobseekers, and did the odd day work for a temping agency.




I've phoned up loads of time to try and get my tax back from that year. As from April -September 09 I was working lot's and paying tax. I'm owed about 200 and i really want it back.

Everytime I phone them up they say they'll sort it and they haven't. They asked me to send them all my p60's- and stupidly i did send the originals.
They said they'd then send me a cheque when they got the p60's but i havent had it and that was in january.

What can I do? It's really driving me mad :S x

[Thirteen]

Maia, I don't know much about the UK, but do you have any bookkeepers? Basically, like, somebody who does your taxes for you, and you pay them a small fee..? Here, in North America, H&R Block is a common company that does this, but some people do it from their own homes.

I have found, personally, that when you go through one of these people, not only do you have an easier time getting the money you're entitled to (especially since they usually catch things you'd possibly miss), but also, the government responds to them quicker and better.

[*Jen*]

You could write them a letter demanding that they give it you back because you returned your p60s in January and tell them that it is unacceptable and that you need the money to live. You have a right to get it back so you just have to really demanding and firm with them.