Missed P60 on Tax Return

[Mr Scruff]

After being made redundant in 2012 I asked an agent to complete my self-assessment tax return for year-ending April 2013. Was pleased as he secured me a rebate.

Letter last week from HMRC saying something was missed, email from the agent confirms he 'didn't have' a P60 from my current employer and therefore it wasn't entered (a different discussion entirely).

Speaking to HMRC today, predictably they want their refund back plus some additional tax as I'd somehow under-paid. Total is more than £2k!

NOT impressed. I know, I know, cool story and all that, just wanted to rant, complete pain in the chuff!

[Mr Scruff]

In my naivety I had no idea I had to, all I got from him was an email saying it was completed/submitted and I was due a rebate.

Live and learn.

[Mr Scruff]

Chap I used came recommended, won't use him again! I've just called up the tax office and explained what's happened, they're going to write to both of us (as he doesn't seem to be too forthcoming). To be honest I hadn't spent the rebate I'd received - I tend to be a little cynical when it comes to these matters - but it's still annoying to have acknowledged I was out of my depth and pay for a service which wasn't as comprehensive as I'd initially thought.