How to claim back HUNDREDS of pounds if you wear a uniform to work
IF you have to spend money on a work uniform, which you don't get back from your employer, you may be able to claim hundreds of pounds in tax relief.
There are lots of other things you can claim for too - not just uniforms - and as you can backdate claims for five years, you could end up with a hefty payout.
Claim for uniform costs
If you wear a uniform to work, you should be able to to claim some money back, as long as your employer doesn't pay for your uniform.
How much you can get depends on the type of work you do.
For instance, pilots and uniformed flight desk crews can claim back up to £1,022 a year. Cabin crew can claim up to £720 a year.
People in the Army, RAF or Royal Marines can claim back up to £100 a year.
Even if your occupation isn't listed, you may still be able to claim tax relief for the upkeep, cleaning or replacement of specialist or protective equipment, such as overalls, safety boots or hard hats. You can claim up to £60 a year.
The cost of small tools, such as scissors or drills, can be recovered too, although you can't claim for the initial cost of buying them. Instead, you can claim back against any repairs or replacements.
Claiming is free, but there are lots of online services popping up which will charge you a hefty fee to do it for you.
They often ask for 30 per cent of your rebate, but some charge a minimum of £45 which could wipe out a smaller claim entirely.
“We know what a difference tax relief can make to hard working customers, which is why we’re keen to make sure they get all the relief their entitled to by using our online service.”
If you're married or in a civil partnership you could be entitled to tax breaks worth up to £900.
Lower earners are also often entitled to tax credits. The system is complicated, but we boil it down here to work out exactly what you can get.
Often the rules around tax relief and tax credits change in the budget. Here's everything you need to know about this year's including what's predicted to change.
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