Your postingscould owe you tax back
Most serving personnel are owed a military tax refund for travel between home and base. We work out what you're owed, deal with HMRC for you, and pay it straight into your bank. No refund, no fee.
2022–23 claims close on 5 April 2027
Armed forces tax refunds for the Army, Royal Navy and RAF. Serving and ex-forces.
Forces Money is a trading style of UK Tax Claims Ltd (ZippTax). Claims are handled by ACCA-qualified accountants.
How a military tax refund works
The application takes a few minutes on your phone. After that, we do the paperwork.
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Apply online
Tell us about your service and postings. No forms to print, no paperwork to post.
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Send your P60s
Photograph them on your phone, or download them from Defence Gateway. Lost them? JPAC can send copies.
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We deal with HMRC
ACCA-qualified accountants work out your refund and submit your claim for up to four tax years.
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You get paid
Your refund goes straight into your bank account, usually around eight weeks after we have your documents.
No rebate, no fee
You pay nothing up front. Our fee is 25% of your refund plus VAT, and we take it once HMRC has paid out.
- Minimum fee of £99 + VAT on a successful claim
- We aim to submit your claim within 14 days of your signed instruction
- 14-day cooling-off period, no reason needed
Run by people who've served
Forces Money was founded in Bristol in 2015 by two ex-Paras. We only work with the military, so we know postings, GYH and HDT, and exactly what HMRC needs to see.
We've helped thousands of soldiers, sailors and airmen claim back tax they were owed. Forces Money is now a trading style of UK Tax Claims Ltd, trading as ZippTax, and every claim is calculated and submitted by ACCA-qualified accountants.
- Since 2015
- Claiming refunds for serving and ex-forces personnel.
- Ex-military
- Founded and run by people who know how service life works.
- ACCA qualified
- Claims prepared and submitted by ACCA-qualified accountants.
- HMRC supervised
- Registered with HMRC for anti-money laundering supervision.
What clients say
The forms were simple to fill out and their contact throughout was quick and clear, sometimes even in the evenings and at weekends. When the money came through from HMRC it was transferred to me quickly as well.
A friend recommended this service and I can't thank her enough. Easy online application, excellent communication, and start to finish it only took around six weeks.
Extremely easy. Send in a few documents when they ask and they send you the money at the end. It takes at most 30 minutes of your time in total, for a lot of money.
Common questions
Can't see your question? Call us on 0117 986 2489.
Who is Forces Money?
Forces Money is a trading style of UK Tax Claims Ltd, trading as ZippTax (company number 17311308). Your claim is handled by ACCA-qualified accountants, and we're supervised by HMRC for anti-money laundering purposes.
Is it only for the Army?
No. You can claim if you serve or have served in the Army, Royal Navy or RAF. The same criteria apply to everyone.
How far back can I claim?
HMRC lets us claim for the current tax year and the four before it. The oldest year you can still claim, 2022–23, closes on 5 April 2027. See the deadline.
Can I claim if I received GYH or HDT?
Yes. Your refund will take into account any Get You Home or Home to Duty travel you were paid.
Can I claim if I was based abroad?
Yes. People based in places like Germany and Cyprus can claim, as long as they meet the same eligibility criteria.
I live on base but go home to my parents'. Can I claim?
If you go home to another address at weekends or on leave, that's usually classed as your main residence. Your claim would be for travel between there and your workplace.
Can I get an estimate first?
Yes. Start your claim and we'll give you an estimate before anything goes to HMRC. Your actual refund depends on your postings, any GYH or HDT you were paid, and the tax you paid.
Can't I just claim with a P87 form myself?
You can claim travel expenses from HMRC yourself using a P87 form. We take care of it for you: working out the figures for every posting, filling in the paperwork, and answering any questions HMRC comes back with.
How long does it take?
Around eight weeks from start to finish, as long as we receive your documents promptly and there's no hold-up at HMRC.
What are your fees?
25% of your refund plus VAT, with a minimum fee of £99 plus VAT on a successful claim. We take it from your refund once HMRC has paid, so there's nothing to pay up front. See our terms and conditions for full details.
What's a 64-8 form?
A 64-8 form gives us permission to speak to HMRC on your behalf and submit your claim. We'll send it to you as part of your application.
Guides
Plain-English answers, checked against HMRC and MOD guidance.
- The new 55p mileage rateWhat HMRC's first rise in 15 years means for Forces travel claims
- 2022–23 refund deadlineClaims for that year close on 5 April 2027
- The P87 formClaiming travel tax relief yourself, and the mistakes to avoid
- The 64-8 formWhat it lets a tax agent do, and how to fill it in
- Your P60 from JPAWhere to find it, including after you've left
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Find out what you're owed
It takes a few minutes and there's nothing to pay up front. No rebate, no fee.