Claiming previous years bin charge tax credits

[garimac]

Hi,

I am about to claim tax credits for last years bin charges, and have read an old post stating you can claim for previous years as well. I have receipts for last year, but unfortunately do not have anything going back further.

Can I say it has cost me same over the prevous years (and keep my head down), or is it expected that I would provide receipts before getting back tax paid. Do they come looking for proof of receipts, or how does this work.

Thanks
G

 

[ClubMan]

You can backdate claims for tax relief by up to 4 years. You need receipts just in case they ever ask to review/audit your affairs. However if you can reasonably accurately estimate your expenditure for previous years then I'm sure that you can claim the relief.