How do I claim tax back?

I'm 17 and still in full-time education, and work part-time (20 hours/week) as a customer services assistant at a big company. However, they've been taxing me both National Insurance and Income Tax, which I didn't think they were supposed to do if I'm still studying full time at 6th form, which I am.

How do I go about claiming this back? I've spoken to several people and they've all said different things lol; some have said I need to speak to Personnel at work, and others have said to speak to the tax office and get a tax rebate form...any idea which I should do?

Thanks for your help.

How much are you earning a week? You are not exempt from tax/NIC because you are a student.
Taxwise, you can earn 拢5225 per annum, about 拢100 per week before tax. Your code number should be 522L. Is it? The threshold goes up to 拢5435 in April. Once you go over that figure, you have to pay tax. If your employer isn't using that code number, contact his tax office (he can give you reference number and address), and ask if any information is needed to issue the correct code number. When did you start your job? Tax office may want to know if they don't already hold information. You will also have to quote your National Insurance number.
National Insurance is a different kettle of fish. It is not done on a cumulative basis, like tax. Each week/month is taken in isolation, and you suffer deductions on what you earn. You can look at rates in hmrcnationalinsurance/uk.
At the end of the tax year on 5th April, you will get a form P60 from your employer. If you think the tax is wrong, send it to your tax office, and ask for a computation.

contact your local tax office

the link below will give you a contact...however I think you may find that you do have to pay tax as you are earning.

You poor thing - it's not nice having your money "stolen" off you by the tax man when you are not earning very much is it! I was clueless at 17 and prob lost loads in tax. Your employer really should be helping you, giving you the forms to fill in.

Anyway, any yearly earnings below 拢5000 are tax free. You might also be entitled to education tax credits. Give HM Revenue and Customs a Call (previously known as Inland Revenue) and they will point you in the right direction. I nipped onto their website and found appropriate link for you dealing with income tax issues: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/local/individuals... ... just tap in the city where you work and you can then find the number you need to call.

If you are feeling really lost and want to speak to someone, go to your local Citizens advice bureau ... it's a completely free service and someone will sit down with you and discuss your concern. Linky: http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Good luck!

If you are earning less than 5235 a year then you should be paying no tax.

To see how much of a refund you would be due you can use a calculator such as this one:

http://taxfix.co.uk/income-tax-calculato...