HMRC could owe thousands of pounds to people working in a number of sectors, according to experts.
RIFT Tax Refunds has highlighted how many workers are unaware of large sums they could be owed via a tax refund, particularly those working within construction, security, in offshore oil and gas or within the armed forces.
In what is already shaping up to be a tough year for many with the cost of living crisis, the rebates are likely to be very well-received.
The average Brit pays out £6,339 in tax to HMRC each year, but many of us are paying more than we should, says RIFT.
Its latest data suggests the average applicant misses out on hundreds of pounds each year after failing to claim for costs incurred such as travel and other expenses, Liverpool Echo reports.
Figures show those working self-employed within the construction sector could be owed the most, with the average refund hitting £1,698.
However, it's not just those who work on a self-employed basis that could be owed.
Those working fully employed within the construction industry could also be due a refund of £1,244 on average.
Members of the armed forces could find themselves eligible for a £1,095 tax refund, with offshore oil and gas workers (£1,122) and those working within security (£959) also amongst the most common sectors due a tax refund.
CEO of RIFT Tax Refunds, Jan Post, said: “The thought of tackling the taxman can be a daunting one and so the vast majority of us don’t even consider whether or not we could be owed a tax refund, particularly when working within full-time employment.
"However, there are a whole host of reasons that you could be owed money, such as travel between numerous sites of work, related meals, or overnight accommodation.
"While these tend to be more prominent within certain sectors, we frequently work with employees from all areas of life who find they are owed a considerable refund that would have otherwise gone unclaimed.”
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