Tax code change, can I claim refund / rebate?

[SpikieMikie]

In January I took up a new job within the organisation I've worked for since 2004.

I used to have a tax code of 576L, which I had for 18 months was was because I could claim nearly 60p per mile travelling costs, working out about £200 to £250 a month in total.

From January, I no longer have to use my car for my new job and because I've joined a professional body and something else, I rang the tax office about a fortnight, three weeks ago and my latest pay slip has just come through.

My tax code has changed to 682L and I'm £70 a month better off...
but can I claim this back for Feb, March, April & May ?....

The lady at the tax office never mentioned this, so I'm guessing I can't claim it back and they'd say I should have notified them in January when I changed jobs.

Thanks.

[Buenchico]

Updating your tax code during the current tax year results in the PAYE system automatically correcting your tax for the year. The change you refer to gives you an extra £1060 per year which you won't pay tax on. At 20% that means that you'll be £212 per year (or a bit under £18 per month) better off. If you've just received a pay slip with an extra £70 on it, you've obviously received your full rebate for the current tax year (which started in April); don't expect future pay slips to be so generous!

It looks as if you might have around £35 owed to from the last tax year. Write to the tax office which deals with your organisation's payroll, explaining the circumstances, and await their reply.

Chris