Ref. BRK / Tax rebates

Paid too much tax? We'll claim it back for you.

Brooksdale is a financial auditing company. Over the years we have helped many thousands of people claim back overpaid tax through tax rebate claims from HM Revenue and Customs.

We check your records, prepare the claim and deal with HMRC on your behalf, so you don't have to. If you'd rather do it yourself, it's free and we'll show you where.

See if you could be owed See our fee first →

Section 1

Could you be owed a tax refund?

Tick anything that applies to you in the last four tax years. These are common reasons people pay too much tax.

I wash or repair a uniform or work clothing I buy tools or equipment for my job I use my own vehicle for work journeys (not commuting) I pay professional fees or subscriptions for work I pay for work travel or overnight stays I changed jobs or was put on an emergency tax code

Your result

Tick a box to see your result.

We'll never tell you how much you're owed before we've checked your records. Nobody honestly can.

Section 2

Our fee, in black and white

We charge 25% of any refund, plus VAT at 20%, so 30% in total. You keep the rest. If you claim directly with HMRC, you keep 100%. Move the slider to see the difference.

Example refund

Example statement

Refund from HMRC: £800.00
Our fee (25%): – £200.00
VAT on fee (20%): – £40.00
You receive: £560.00

Claiming directly with HMRC: £800.00

Example only. The actual refund depends on your circumstances and is decided by HMRC.

Section 3

How it works

01Tell us about your workA few questions about your job, expenses and tax years.
02We audit your recordsWe check your payslips and tax codes for overpaid tax.
03We prepare and send the claimWe deal with HMRC on your behalf, with your signed authority.
04HMRC decides and paysIf a refund is due, our fee is taken only from that refund.

Section 4

Questions, answered straight

Can I claim without you?

Yes. You can claim directly from HMRC for free, online, by post or by phone. GOV.UK explains how on Claim tax relief for your job expenses and Check how to claim a tax refund. People use us when they'd rather not deal with the paperwork.

Are you part of HMRC?

No. Brooksdale is an independent private company. We are not part of, or endorsed by, HM Revenue and Customs.

What if I don't get a refund?

You pay nothing. Our fee is only ever a share of a refund that HMRC actually pays.

Can I cancel?

Yes. You have 14 days after signing up to cancel with no charge.

Ready to start, or just have a question?

Talk to us first. There's no obligation, and we'll tell you honestly whether using us makes sense for you.

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