Student Tax Advice

Students in the UK are liable to pay income tax and National Insurance contributions on their earnings just like everyone else.

The student tax advice campaign and tax refund calculator have been created to help answer some of the most frequently asked questions about tax, and to show students if they may be eligible for a tax refund. It has been developed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), working with the National Union of Students (NUS).

Tax Advice for Students

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Are you eligible for a tax refund?

If you have paid some tax during the year, but earned less than your personal allowance (currently £6,035) you could be eligible for a tax refund. It is totally free to apply.

Find out more by trying our tax refund calculator, which is also on Facebook. You can find more information on tax on Directgov.

If you've used the tax calculator already, here's how to go about claiming your refund.

Frequently asked Questions

We are constantly adding questions, answers and other resources to this site. But if you are looking for something and can’t find the answer here or on the Directgov site use the form on the FAQ pages to submit a question.

Below are some of the questions that can be found on the site, view the FAQ page to view them all

What is my Personal Allowance?

Do I have to pay National Insurance?

I only work in the holidays. What do I need to do?

What is my tax code? Where can I find my tax code?