HaydnH Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hi All, I recently contacted HMRC as I'm in the upper tax bracket and believe I'm entitled to a tax refund on my pension contributions. Basically I was informed by my HR department that I was entitled and also some of my colleagues claim their tax back for pension contributions. In response the tax office asked for a copy of my P11D which I don't quite understand as that has nothing to do with pension payments, although I provided it anyway. After that I received 2 letters from HMRC, 1 stating I'd paid the correct amount of tax and another letter stating that my tax code has changed from 756L to 753L because they "believe you are currently between jobs so we have estimated your tax code based on your personal circumstances". I've been employed by the same company for the last 4+ years, how on earth could they suddenly think I'm "between jobs" - have I just been given a numpty at HMRC? Has anyone else had similar problems? Haydn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I got a tax code change because I subscribe to a professional body and institute and had been paying tax on these. I am not sure about pension contributions though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 I got a tax code change because I subscribe to a professional body and institute and had been paying tax on these. I am not sure about pension contributions though? Read the "Personal Pensions" section here: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/incometax/relief-pension.htm#1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Government organisation......did you expect anything else other than a complete **** up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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