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We all have to pay tax on pretty much every purchase we ever make, and every wage packet we ever receive, it is what makes our economy work (when it is working) and what gives the government money to distribute to those areas that need it.

A slice of the profit from every purchase we make and a percentage of every wage packet we receive goes to the government in tax and it is that which allows our economy to flow.

Ironically, it is for these same reasons that everyone hates paying tax! And why shouldn’t we? We know everyone has to do it and we know if we didnt then there’s a good chance anarchy would ensue, but why should that stop us having a good old moan about it?

However, if you reside and are an official citizen of a country outside the EU and you are visiting the UK (or few other EU countries) then there are select stores from which you can claim back any tax you’ve paid on your purchases!

Here are the five steps you should take to ensure that you can claim back your tax:

1. Look for the sticker in shop windows indicating that they participate in the tax free shopping scheme.

2. Check what the minimum purchase amount is to qualify you for a tax refund and purchase at least that amounts worth of goods.

3. Once you’ve bought your items (ensuring that collectively they are worth over the minimum amount to qualify) and then request and fill in the tax refund cheque form.

4. When you get to customs on your way home, display your passport along with your completed tax refund check form.

5. There will be a tax refund office nearby in the airport, or if you are in a hurry, you can send your tax refund form off to the tax refund company via post and the full amount of tax you paid on your qualifying purchases will given to you in the form of a cheque or credited to your credit card.

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