Tax credits and tax refunds
Who qualifies for money back?
Most people who earn salary or wages pay the right amount of tax and don't need to do anything at the end of the tax year (31 March). However some people may pay too much tax or may qualify for a tax credit. A tax credit is a reduction in the amount of tax you need to pay.
Check to see if you qualify for a tax credit or a tax refund.
| You may qualify for a... | if you... |
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| tax credit |
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| tax refund | were a salary and wage earner and you: |
Paid too much tax?
Anyone can find out if they qualify for a tax refund by using our personal tax summary calculator - it's anonymous and free.
You can work out whether you get a refund by using the Personal tax summary calculation (for the appropriate tax year) under "Work it out" in the right hand navigation bar of this page.
Find out more
Learn about the redundancy tax credit
Date published: 28 Mar 2013
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