Welcome

 

Do I get taxed if I’m a student?
Most students do not get taxed, because they do not earn enough taxable income. However, this does not mean that students are exempt from paying tax. Depending on the tax code someone is on, they will be taxed at different rates. Students are usually put on a cumulative tax code, which means they can earn a certain amount before being taxed.

What are the different tax codes?
There are two types of tax code – Cumulative, and Basic. The Basic Rate tax code (BR) means that a person is taxed 20% of their earnings. The cumulative codes (603L/1 and 603L) mean that a person can earn a certain amount before they are taxed. 603L/1 means that a person can earn up to £503 every month without being taxed, and only the income that exceeds that will be taxed. 603L is very similar, but is calculated based on a yearly income rather than monthly. As the tax year runs from April until March, the amount of non-taxable income is increased every month since the start of the tax year. For example: in April a person can earn up to £503 before being taxed, by May they can have earned up to £1006, by May they can have earned up to £1,509 and so on.

How do I get onto the correct tax code?
Most people are put onto the BR tax code if they have not submitted the correct paper work. By submitting a P45 form from a previous job, or filling out a P46 form, a person will be put onto the correct tax code for their circumstances.

How do I get my tax back if I was on the wrong tax code?
If someone is initially put onto the BR tax code, but is then changed to a cumulative code then they can be refunded if they have paid too much tax. If the person is still employed in the same job, then the tax refund will automatically come through along with their pay. If they are no longer set up through a payroll system, then they can claim back the tax by phoning the Tax Office on 08453021443.

 

For more tax information click here

HMRC's Facebook application for students to estimate whether they're eligible for a tax refund, and, if so, how much.
 

Who needs a National Insurance number?
If you are working, or planning to work, in the UK then you will need to have a National Insurance number.

How do I get a National Insurance number if I work on campus?
If you have secured a job on campus, you can apply for your NI number by filling out and sending off a Fast Track form. These are available from the JobLink office (1E 3.11). Your NI number will then be sent to you in the post after a few weeks.

How do I get a National Insurance number if I work off campus?
If you are working off campus you will need to phone the National Insurance helpline on 08456000643 and arrange an interview. The nearest interview centre is in Bristol. It is likely that you will need to take some form of proof that you are either working or looking for work to your interview e.g. Payslips, Contract, Application forms, proof of membership to a job agency etc. You will be given further details of these when you arrange your interview.

Can I only get a National Insurance number if I have a job?
Some people try to apply for NI numbers in order to open a bank account, and not because they are looking for work. But, to apply for an NI number you need to show that you are hoping to work. However, you only need to provide evidence that you are looking for work, so it is not important to already have a job. This proof can be an application form, but you would not have to show a rejection letter, so the interviewer would not necessarily have to know whether or not you had actually submitted any forms.

Do I have to get my National Insurance number before I can start my job?
No, you can start working without an NI number, but it is best to apply for one as soon as possible if you are working, or planning to work.

What do I do with my National Insurance number once I have it?
Once you have received your NI number make sure you tell your employer what it is so they can update their records. If you are working on campus then please bring your NI number to the JobLink office (1E 3.11)

 

If you are employed by the University of Bath and wish to receive your P45 (i.e. you have finished all your jobs with the University of Bath), you need to send a request in to JobLink (joblink@bath.ac.uk). Please ensure you include the address you would like your P45 sending to, otherwise it may end up in an old student accommodation address. It is not possible to send copies of your P45, so once it's lost you must rely on the Inland Revenue to supply your new employer with the correct tax code.

 

Payroll will issue your P45 on a monthly basis so please tell us by the end of each month if you wish to receive your P45. They should be posted to reach you around the start of the next month. If you have any queries about your P45 please speak to payroll on 01225 384410.

 

You will need to give your P45 to your next employer so they can see which tax code to put you on.

 

As a worker you have certain rights such as pay and the number of hours you work.

National Minimum Wage is aimed at providing employees with decent minimum standards and fairness in the workplace.

Main (adult) rate for workers aged 22 and over:

£5.73 per hour from October 2008

Development rate for workers aged 18-21 inclusive:

£4.77 per hour from October 2008

 

 

The JobLink website advertises both on campus and off campus vacancies. Information on applying for each vacancy can be found with the job descriptions. 

Other places to look for work are in the Bath Chronicle (out every Thursday), or via recruitment agencies. We have a full list of recruitment agencies in Bath along with their contact details on the advice pages of our website.

 

You will need to come to the JobLink office (1E 3.11) and collect your starter forms. We will then set you up on the system, and you will be paid monthly in arrears by the Payroll department for any timesheets you submit. You must ensure that you come and complete your forms and prove your eligibility to work in the UK before you carry out any work.

 

We recommend that students work no more than 15 hours per week, so as not to disrupt their studies. However, there is no legal limit for UK and EU citizens. International students (non-EU) are not permitted to work for more than 20 hours per week. This is a legal requirement and there are tough sanctions in place for anyone who violates this.