TAX FAQ

Tax Bridge Solutions provides UK tax support services including Self Assessment tax returns, CIS tax refunds, pension tax refunds, expat tax services, student tax refunds, mileage expense claims, and Non-Resident Landlord tax support.

You may be entitled to a refund if you have overpaid tax through PAYE, CIS deductions, pension withdrawals, emergency tax codes, or incorrect tax calculations. Our team can review your circumstances and check your eligibility.

In many cases, HMRC allows taxpayers to claim refunds for up to four previous tax years, depending on the type of claim and your individual circumstances.

You may need to file a Self Assessment return if you are self-employed, receive rental income, work under CIS, have foreign income, or earn untaxed income outside PAYE.

The Construction Industry Scheme is a HMRC tax system where contractors deduct tax from subcontractors’ payments before they are paid. Many CIS workers overpay tax and may be entitled to a refund.

Allowable CIS expenses may include tools, protective clothing, mileage, fuel, accommodation, public liability insurance, and other work-related costs directly connected to your job.

Many pension withdrawals are taxed using emergency tax codes, especially first-time withdrawals. This can result in overpayments that may later be reclaimed from HMRC.

Yes. Students often overpay tax due to temporary jobs, emergency tax codes, seasonal work, or earning below the annual tax-free allowance.

If you use your own vehicle for work and your employer does not fully reimburse your mileage, you may be able to claim Mileage Allowance Relief from HMRC.

It is helpful to keep mileage logs, journey dates, destinations, business purposes, and records of any employer reimbursements.

A Non-Resident Landlord is someone who lives outside the UK but receives rental income from UK property. They may need to register under the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS).

Yes. Rental income from UK property is generally taxable in the UK, even if the landlord lives abroad.

Yes. Expats may still need to file UK tax returns if they receive UK income such as rental income, pensions, investments, or self-employment income.

An emergency tax code is a temporary tax code used when HMRC or an employer does not have complete information about your income. It can often result in higher tax deductions.

Yes. In many situations, you can still claim a UK tax refund after leaving the UK if you paid tax while working here.

HMRC processing times vary depending on the type of claim and the information provided. Some refunds are processed within weeks, while others may take longer.

Common documents include P45s, P60s, payslips, CIS statements, pension documents, proof of expenses, National Insurance number, and identification documents.

Yes. We can assist with HMRC correspondence, tax return submissions, refund claims, and resolving tax-related queries.

Late submissions can result in penalties and interest charges from HMRC. Filing your return early can help avoid unnecessary fines.

Tax Bridge Solutions provides professional, straightforward, and reliable UK tax support with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and customer service. Our goal is to make managing your tax affairs simple and stress-free.