If you want a laugh try logging on to http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ its the uk tax site for on line tax returns. It is at the moment the slowest web site in the world. If you add to that the simple fact the Newcastle office isn't on an email system, and then try dialing the number for help you will realize why it is imperative you sort you financial details out as before you arrive.
It is impossible to do it from the other side of the world. I actually emailed a different tax department and they said they couldn't forward my email because Newcastle Tax office really doesn't have e-mail. At least they gave me a direct dial number. I spoke to a very helpful lady who said my best bet was to try an log on later today. When I pointed out I lived in New Zealand and it was already midnight she simply rplied well stay up, oh you are going to be tired tomorrow.
The thing that gauls me the most is that I owe no tax at all.
SO sort everything out before you arrive, I didn't and I am very angry at myself.
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What a shame it was a good service.
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