P45

Hi can i request a p45 from an employer and still go back to work with them after getting the p45?

I was working for a new job and had 40% tax withheld from my income as a student working 20 hours.

The employer urged me to seek my p45 from my prior employer, which I did. Will this cause them to modify my tax code and pay the money deducted?

Can I contact my previous employer to inform them that I want to return to work for them?

my old employer sent out the p45 today and i have forwarded it in the mail to my new employer. I just hope they pay all the money deducted from my pay on the next pay date is that what you mean by overpaid?

Yes, that's what I mean. They deduct tax from you and pay it to HMRC. So them deducting too much tax is the same as you paying too much tax.

When is the next pay date? Don't wait until then to confirm that it's sorted. Give them a few days to process the P45 and then contact them to confirm it's been processed and that the amount of tax which you've overpaid (i.e. that they withheld) will be refunded to you in full on the next pay date.

If they stall and say they're still processing the P45, then call back in a few days. You may need to hound them. They won't understand the financial hardship that this might cause you - you will need to make it very clear to them how important it is. Good luck!

i have called HMRC to no avail the past week but the new employer has received my p45 and they said they can adjust the tax code and have my refund paid back to me, What do you guys think about this or do i still need to call HMRC? Please advise.

I wouldn't call HMRC. I'd just double-check with your new employer a few days before your next pay check is due to ensure there haven't been any issues.