Taxback.com

[ponyespresso 0]

I don't know exactly where to post this, so I'll try here first.

I'm an USC who has lived and worked in the UK since 2002. I am here legally (my wife is British) under an Indefinite Leave To Remain visa.

Now, however, because of family reasons (my parents are elderly and ill and need taking care of), I am moving with my wife and kids back to the US.

I am using Excess Baggage to ship my stuff back to the US, and they have recommended to me Taxback.com, a company which helps you get back the tax you paid while working in the UK.

I've never heard of this scheme before and they want a lot of sensitive information.

Would any one know about this? Is this a scam? Anyone used Taxback.com before?

Any thought or experiences would be appreciated

Cheers

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

But can't you just do that by filing out a P-85? Are you taking about income tax for the current tax year or money paid into a state pension throughout your time in the UK?

[English Muffin 59]

But can't you just do that by filing out a P-85?

That's what I did and HMRC sent me a cheque for what they owed me.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I don't know anything about it, but sounds similar to to visa companies that will send you all the forms you need to file for a visa for just $30. Easier and free to go straight to the source and not through a middle man. I personally would steer clear.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

I don't know anything about it, but sounds similar to to visa companies that will send you all the forms you need to file for a visa for just $30. Easier and free to go straight to the source and not through a middle man. I personally would steer clear.

DING DING DING..

that is exactly what they are going to do!

[Laura+Tom 2]

I don't know anything about it, but sounds similar to to visa companies that will send you all the forms you need to file for a visa for just $30. Easier and free to go straight to the source and not through a middle man. I personally would steer clear.

Yeah if you read their FAQ-

How much will it cost?

For UK tax refunds we charge from 11% + VAT of the refund received, subject to a minimum processing fee of £50.

Why the minimum fee?

This fee covers all the things that make filing your application with us so easy, such as:

Customer support 24/7 by phone and Live Chat

Online tracking service – in seven languages

Free phone and free fax

Local staff to meet you and guide you through the process in 18 offices worldwide

Tax technicians

Researchers to identify new legal developments to maximise your refunds

Quality team

I'd love to know what a 'tax technician' is.

Edited March 9, 2009 by Laura+Tom

[ponyespresso 0]

Many thanks everyone, I think I'll take everyone's advice and take a pass on this

Cheers