how long do returns usually take to come through? realistically? and how are they normally paid - into your account or do you get a cheque? can you choose?

thanks in advance

never mind... I've done some research anyway

I hate taxes! especially in England!

If you can (I think you are visiting from the US?) try filling electronically using the Self-assesment online service. Very easy to use and you can make "adjustments" to ensure the figures are in your favour before submitting!!!

If you request a cheque it normally only takes 7 days and they just print those babies off in a batch run it seems with no manual intervention (obviously if they decide to check and you get caught out.....)


I haven't completed a paper form ever

g3ajg said:

thanks... I'm actually from Australia on a working holidaymaker visa and really am not sure of myself enough to do it that way I think. there are agencies I can go through for a commission of my return but I think I'd rather be safe than sorry

thank you for the info

Spookymuffin said:

I get taxed 40% of my salary, then 9% for National Insurance, over 80% on petrol and 17.5% VAT on certain goods (most). I'm going to stop payinf tax, bend over, grease up my button and let Gordon Brown have his way on my arse, fuck, he, Tony and John can run a train on me. It will hurt less than paying taxes

GaryTheNoTrashCougar said:

Oh, let's not forget council tax.

I dont think they give rebates anymore.
I just think you become exempt from paying them until everything has
been squared up.

thats what someone told me anyway.

muirdo said:

no I will get a rebate apparently... and quite a healthy one coz I didn't work the whole of the tax year



just gotta get it happening now that's all...

Natisse said:

how u doin'.

muirdo said: