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Tax Refund and Preparation Fees

Taxback provides you with the best value for money tax refund service available anywhere in the world. We guarantee to get you the fastest, maximum, legal tax refund and our services and fees reflect this.

When you register with Taxback and send us your documents and signed tax forms, we'll evaluate whether you are due a tax refund and assess what additional services you need such as document retrieval or a temporary social security number. For many of our services, we only charge a fee once the refund comes in from the tax office so you don’t need to pay anything upfront. For others, we charge a filing fee in advance of the application being sent to the tax office. You will receive a comprehensive breakdown of the refunds and fees due when we are filing your tax return


Our fees are based on the fact that we have our own local tax experts around the world who ensure that every single one of our tax refund applications is completely legally compliant with tax laws and is for the maximum amount we can apply for you. All our US income tax returns are signed off and submitted by our Enrolled Agent (EA) and the same goes for our Authorised Tax Agents in Australia.


All our tax refund service fees are based on a percentage of the refund amount approved, subject to a minimum fee.


If you are applying for a personal income tax refund, please select the country you need tax services for to view the relevant fees.

Our Fees per Tax Refund Country

australia tax refund fees icon Australia

For tax refunds from Australia, we offer a range of services and pricing depending on your residency status and the time it will take to receive your refund.

Low refunds: For non-resident for tax purposes refunds and refunds under AU$150, the fee is Au$87+ handling fee

Australian Citizens: For tax refunds for Australian citizens we charge a flat fee of AU$99 (handling fee included).

Australian Residents for tax purposes: For Australian residents for tax purposes we charge per tax year 9% + handling fee of the amount processed by the relevant tax office subject to a minimum fee of $99 + handling fee.

Early Assessment: If you have already left Australia and want to apply for your refund before the tax year ends, our fee for early assessment is per tax year 9% + handling fee of the refund received subject to a minimum fee of $99 + handling fee

Superannuation Refunds: If you have left Australia permanently we can organise a refund of your superannuation and for this service we charge 20% + handling fee of the amount processed by the relevant tax office. Refunds below AUD$1000 will be subject to a minimum fee.

If you need us to file an amendment of your tax return, our fees for paper amendments are per tax year 25% + handling fee of the refund received subject to a minimum fee of $250 + handling fee of the amount processed by the relevant tax office. For electronic amendments our fee is per tax year 15% + handling fee of the amount processed by the relevant tax office subject to a minimum fee of $200 + handling fee.

Fees for previous tax years may be different so if you're applying for a tax refund from before 2012, Chat Live here to find out about your specific case.

If you require document retrieval services, our fee for this is AU$40 + handling fee per document.

The Average Tax Refund Down Under is AU$2,600

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belgium tax refund fees icon Belgium

For tax refunds from Belgium we charge per tax year 12.5% + handling fee of the amount processed by the relevant tax office subject to a minimum fee of €62.50 + handling fee.

The average tax refund from Belgium is €2,300

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canada tax refund fees icon Canada

Canadian Tax Services for non-Canadians

For Canadian tax refunds we charge per tax year 12.5% + handling fee of the refund received subject to a minimum fee of $62.50 + handling fee.

Canadian Tax Services for Canadians

Fee payment is required upfront and additional fees may apply for more complicated tax returns.

Tax Return Service Single application Joint application
Basic service (T4s for up to 3 employers per year; RRSP contributions and basic expenses- Medical expenses, Public transportation; Tuition fees and Work Related expenses (T2202 and T2200); Charitable donations; Student loan) $85 $135
Advanced service (Basic features + Employment for more than 3 employers (does NOT include self- employed income); Other income form Canadian source (except Investment and rental income); Dependants) $125 $210
Advanced service + Self employment $150 $270
Investment and rental income $300 n/a

If you require document retrieval services for your Canada tax refund, our fee for this is CA$20 + handling fee per document. Additional fee of CA$20 + handling fee will apply for over 20 receipts.

The average Canadian tax refund is $998

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denmark tax refund fees icon Denmark

For tax refunds from Denmark we charge per tax year 12.5% + handling fee of the amount processed by the relevant tax office, subject to a minimum fee of €62.50 + handling fee.Fee payment is required upfront.

The average Danish tax refund is €1,200

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germany tax refund fees icon Germany

For income tax refunds and pension refunds from Germany, we charge per tax year 16.5% + handling fee of the amount processed by the relevant tax office, subject to a minimum fee of €50 + handling fee for refunds less than €300.

For Kindergeld (childcare benefits) we charge €150

For U1 service we charge €48

Fee payment is required upfront

The average German tax refund is €1,020

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holland tax refund fees icon Netherlands

For tax refunds from Holland we charge per tax year 16.5% + handling fee of the amount processed by the relevant tax office subject to a minimum fee of €50 + handling fee.Fee payment is required upfront

The average Dutch tax refund is €910

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ireland tax refund fees icon Ireland

For PAYE income tax refunds from Ireland Taxback charges per tax year 10% + handling fee of the amount approved by the relevant tax office, subject to a minimum processing fee of €40+ handling fee.

For tax refunds under €96, Taxback charges 50% of the approved refund amount by the relevant tax office.

*Complicated cases are charged with an additional flat fee of €30. These may include, but not limited to:- claim for pension contributions- claim for work at home expenses- claim for income continuance contributions- claim for year of separation- claim for year of bereavement- if you are randomly selected by Revenue to complete a Form 12- if you are in receipt of other non-PAYE income but you are not regarded as a chargeable person yet- other

Our self-assessed tax service can save you time and effort for a flat fee. Our packages are priced according to the complexity of your personal circumstances and tax affairs. Our fee starts at €286. If you would like assistance with filing your self-assessed taxes, contact Taxback today and a member of our team will help you get started.

Retained funds charge

Retained funds mean the balance of the funds standing to the credit of the customer after deduction of all fees and charges as well as all other funds received on behalf of customers and maintained in Taxback bank account. Taxback will charge a fee of €5 per month on retained funds, such charges to commence seven days after Taxback have made four emails and two phone call attempts to the customer’s email address and telephone number, as provided by the customer within the period of minimum 4 weeks and the customer has failed within the said period above to respond to Taxback, or has failed to furnish to Taxback a valid bank account such that enables Taxback to refund the balance to the customer in a timely manner. The said retained funds charge of €5 per month will be applied each month thereafter until the customer furnishes to Taxback the relevant bank details or the balance is reduced to zero, whichever occurs first.

If after a period of 3 years a balance remains and the customer has failed to respond to Taxback, or has failed to furnish to Taxback a valid bank account such that enables Taxback to refund the balance to the customer and the balance of the refund is less than €200 the balance of the retained funds will be charged as an additional administrative fee. If the balance of the refund is more than €200 an additional administrative fee of €200 will be charged by Taxback each year thereafter, in addition to the monthly retained fee charge, until the customer furnishes to Taxback the relevant bank details or the balance is reduced to zero, whichever occurs first.

Where customers refuse to receive the balance of the funds after deduction of all fees and charges, or supplied invalid contact details, or refuse to be contacted either by email or a phone call, charge of €5 per month will be applied each month thereafter until the customer furnishes to Taxback the relevant bank details or the balance is reduced to zero, whichever occurs first.

We provide both Irish tax refund and tax return filing services

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japan tax refund fees icon Japan

For Japanese income tax refunds we charge 20% + handling fee of the refund received, subject to a minimum processing fee of 7171 ¥ + handling fee.

For Japanese pension tax refunds we charge 20% + handling fee of the refund received, subject to a minimum processing fee of 10757 ¥ + handling fee.

We provide income tax and pension refunds from Japan

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luxembourg tax refund fees icon Luxembourg

For tax refunds from Luxembourg we charge 12.5% + handling fee of the refund received, subject to a minimum fee of €62.50 + handling fee.Fee payment is required upfront.

The average tax refund from Luxembourg is €1,109

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new zealand tax refund fees icon New Zealand

For refunds from New Zealand we charge 12.5% + handling fee of the refund received subject to a minimum fee of NZ$62 + handling fee.

Fees for previous tax years may be different so if you're applying for a tax refund from before 2008, Chat Live here to find out about your specific case.

If you require document retrieval services for your NZ tax refund, our fee for this is NZ$30 + handling fee per document.

If you worked in New Zealand you could be due  a tax refund

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UK Self-Assessment Tax Return service

Our tax return preparation fees are as follows:

  • In the event you are due a repayment of tax, our fee is 11% plus handling fee on the repayment estimated, subject to a minimum fee of £265.
  • In the event that you are not due a repayment of tax from HMRC or you have a tax liability for the year, our flat fee structure will apply as follows:

The base fee is £265 and this covers the preparation of an income tax return involving business or property income.

An addition of £50 may be applied to the base fee for meeting urgent deadlines.

Complex Cases

In addition to our fixed fee structure, if your tax affairs are complicated (e.g. if you have foreign income sources and associate reliefs, share schemes or complex residency issues) or you made any chargeable disposals in the year that were subject to Capital Gains Tax, then our fee will be based on the time taken to deal with the tax return. In most cases, the fee will be no more than £400. We will always advise you of any additional fees before undertaking any work on your behalf, and we endeavour to identify any such fees when undertaking our initial review of your tax position.

What does the Tax Return Fee include?

  • Completion of core Self-Assessment tax return form
  • Completion of all the necessary supplementary pages
  • Calculation of your tax liability or repayment
  • Submission of the tax return to the HM Revenue and Customs.

What is not included in the Tax Return Fee?

  • Obtaining information from third parties
  • Organisation of supporting information, e.g. receipts
  • Tax and planning advice
  • Dealing with Inland Revenue enquiries

For UK PAYE, and Seafarer tax refunds we charge 11% + handling fee of the refund received, subject to a minimum processing fee of £50 + handling fee.

As CIS workers are required to submit tax returns to secure any refunds, we charge 11% + handling fee of the refund received, subject to a minimum processing fee of £265.

A bank transfer fee may apply, depending on the method you request to receive your refund. If you require document retrieval services for your UK tax refund, our fee for this is £20 + handling fee per document.

The average UK tax rebate is £963

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For US Federal tax returns we charge $120 + handling fee

Add in a State tax return for $60 + handling fee.

For a state tax return on its own we charge $100 + handling fee.

FICA

From IRS - $150 plus handling fee ($180)

US residents for tax purposes

For US resident for tax purposes our fees structure is as follows:

US Federal return that includes the basic form 1040 without additional schedules and forms - $200 + handling fee.

Additional schedules – for full details click here.

Expatriates (handling fee included)

Basic Expatriate return - $500

Complex Expatriate return - $650

Expatriate State return - $100

For additional schedules please click here.

Rental Income Return

This is a complete service covering the necessary federal tax return and annexes (single owner – 1 property), and includes a detailed review of all supporting documents - $400

State Income tax return - $100

Additional property (this fee is due for second and each subsequent property) - $100

Additional Owner (this fee is due where there are multiple owners of a property and applies regardless of whether or not the owners are a married couple. This charge covers the preparation of the additional personal return due) - $180

Multiple years discount – 20%, available where returns for 2 or more tax years are required.

This discount is applicable to the annual fees excluding any once off fees and administrative fee and does not apply where other discounts/reductions have been granted.

Capital Gain Return

The price will be based on the complexity of the case - $600

Administrative fee (this fee is obligatory and due for each year of submission. It covers postage, phone calls, photocopying, etc.) - $20

Multiple years discount – 20%, available where returns for 2 or more tax years are required.

This discount is applicable to the annual fees excluding any one-off fees and administrative fee, and does not apply where other discounts/reductions have been granted.

Prices are based on provision of information in pre-agreed format - a surcharge of 20% may be applied for disorganized files.

Prices are based on provision of necessary backup documentation only - the inclusion of unnecessary documentation may result in the application of an additional charge.

Please note that fees are based on the complexity of your tax situation so if you have any additional requirements or need to avail of our advisory service, there may be an additional fee. A full quote will be given at the outset.

Our fee for organising an ITIN is $150 + handling fee. This fee is additional to other tax return services provided.

Our fee for organising an EIN is $200 and this fee is additional to other tax return services provided.

If you need us to file an amendment of your tax return, our fee is $200 + handling fee per tax return.

The average US Tax Refund is $800*

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I trusted Taxback for both, my income tax and superannuation refunds

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Our minimum fee covers all of the things that make filing your application with us so easy including:


  • Our highly qualified team of worldwide tax specialists
  • Customer support 24/7 by phone and Live Chat
  • Free phone and free fax

Additional fees apply for the document retrieval service (see the relevant tax refund country for details) and tax number provision (see the Tax Number section further down on this page).

Dividend Withholding Tax Reclaim Service Fees


The fee for the dividend withholding tax reclaim service is 20% of the refund amount subject to a minimum fee of $75 per reclaim per jurisdiction. Where tax countries permit claims for multiple tax years within one application, Taxback will ensure to bundle claims in order to keep costs to a minimum.

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Tax Number Service Fees 

Australia


Tax File Number: For tax file number application we charge a flat fee of AU$30 or €25. The fee is paid before submitting the application to the tax authorities.


Australian Business Number: For Australian business number application we charge a flat fee of AU$100 or €80. The fee is paid before submitting the application to the tax authorities.




Canada


Social Insurance Number (SIN): For SIN application we charge a flat fee of CA$10. The fee is paid before providing the completed SIN application form and application instructions to the customer.


Individual Tax Number (ITN): For ITN application we charge a flat fee of CA$30. The fee is paid before submitting the application to the tax authorities.




US


Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN): Our fee for organising an ITIN is $150 + handling fee.


Employer Identification Number (EIN): Our fee for organising an EIN is $200.

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