Have you paid too much tax during the pandemic?

With the travel industry so hard hit by the pandemic there is a good chance that you’ve overpaid on your tax and are due a refund. Our clients are getting, on average, £3,000 refunded this year. So how do you find out if you’ve overpaid on tax and how do you claim it back?

Tax is calculated on your estimated earnings for the year ending 1 April, divided into 12. If you were made redundant over the past year, or have a lower income than anticipated, then you’ve probably earned less than HMRC has taxed you on.

There is also a good chance that your claimable expenses have increased, particularly if you’ve been working from home. Below are some tips to find out whether you’ve overpaid tax and what expenses are claimable against tax.