Tax refund for uniform wearers

[Pedroski]

No its for cleaning the uniform, not buying it.

 

No, the tax relief covers more than just cleaning.

 

The wording on the HMRC site is thus:

 

"

When you can get tax relief for tools and specialist clothing

 

As a general rule an employee can't get tax relief for the cost of clothing they wear to work - but there are some exceptions. For example, if you work in a sector like the building trade or the metal working industry you'll have to wear protective clothing like:

 

overalls

gloves

boots

helmets

 

If you must pay for the cost of repairing, cleaning or replacing this type of specialist clothing yourself and your employer doesn't reimburse you, then you are entitled to tax relief. However, you cannot claim for the initial cost of buying this clothing.

 

You are also entitled to tax relief if you have to buy - out of your own money - the tools you need to be able to do your work. For example, if you're a hairdresser your employer might require you to provide your own scissors. The tax relief also applies to the cost of maintaining and replacing the tools.

 

What about uniforms

 

You can get tax relief on the cost of repairing, cleaning or replacing a uniform if:

 

- it's a recognisable uniform that shows you've got a certain sort of job - like a nurse or police uniform

- your employer requires you to wear it while you're working

- you've got to pay for it yourself" (ref HM Revenue & Customs: Tax relief for specialist tools or clothing)

 

Check out the words I've put in bold and underlined.

Edited May 5, 2012 by Pedroski

[eagleye]

I've claimed it and got tax rebate for 5years £40

and tax code adjusted for this year it works out i save a pound a month on tax

better than nothing

[likeitorlumpit]

No, the tax relief covers more than just cleaning.

 

The wording on the HMRC site is thus:

 

"

When you can get tax relief for tools and specialist clothing

 

As a general rule an employee can't get tax relief for the cost of clothing they wear to work - but there are some exceptions. For example, if you work in a sector like the building trade or the metal working industry you'll have to wear protective clothing like:

 

overalls

gloves

boots

helmets

 

If you must pay for the cost of repairing, cleaning or replacing this type of specialist clothing yourself and your employer doesn't reimburse you, then you are entitled to tax relief. However, you cannot claim for the initial cost of buying this clothing.

 

You are also entitled to tax relief if you have to buy - out of your own money - the tools you need to be able to do your work. For example, if you're a hairdresser your employer might require you to provide your own scissors. The tax relief also applies to the cost of maintaining and replacing the tools.

 

What about uniforms

 

You can get tax relief on the cost of repairing, cleaning or replacing a uniform if:

 

- it's a recognisable uniform that shows you've got a certain sort of job - like a nurse or police uniform

- your employer requires you to wear it while you're working

- you've got to pay for it yourself" (ref HM Revenue & Customs: Tax relief for specialist tools or clothing)

 

Check out the words I've put in bold and underlined.

 

 

Hmm

Employer has duty to supply PPE

or rather to make PPE freely available was my understanding.

Uniform isn't PPE but may be a requirement of working

[skyhuck]

No, the tax relief covers more than just cleaning.

 

The wording on the HMRC site is thus:

 

"

When you can get tax relief for tools and specialist clothing

 

As a general rule an employee can't get tax relief for the cost of clothing they wear to work - but there are some exceptions. For example, if you work in a sector like the building trade or the metal working industry you'll have to wear protective clothing like:

 

overalls

gloves

boots

helmets

 

If you must pay for the cost of repairing, cleaning or replacing this type of specialist clothing yourself and your employer doesn't reimburse you, then you are entitled to tax relief. However, you cannot claim for the initial cost of buying this clothing.

 

You are also entitled to tax relief if you have to buy - out of your own money - the tools you need to be able to do your work. For example, if you're a hairdresser your employer might require you to provide your own scissors. The tax relief also applies to the cost of maintaining and replacing the tools.

 

What about uniforms

 

You can get tax relief on the cost of repairing, cleaning or replacing a uniform if:

 

- it's a recognisable uniform that shows you've got a certain sort of job - like a nurse or police uniform

- your employer requires you to wear it while you're working

- you've got to pay for it yourself" (ref HM Revenue & Customs: Tax relief for specialist tools or clothing)

 

Check out the words I've put in bold and underlined.

 

The OP was referring to cleaning of uniform, not purchasing, I'm not sure the T-shirts with the council logo on are available in TOP SHOP

[niftysteve]

the GF has filled in the claim form shes a dental nurse so can claim for cleaing uniform and also on the advice from my accountant 2 pairs of work shoues per year as she supplies her own

 

so maybe if you supply your own boots this can also be claimed

[felixthelogchopper]

the GF has filled in the claim form shes a dental nurse so can claim for cleaing uniform and also on the advice from my accountant 2 pairs of work shoues per year as she supplies her own

 

so maybe if you supply your own boots this can also be claimed

 

If you are employed, by law your employer should be providing your chainsaw

boots. If you are self-employed, you should be claiming them already as an expense via your tax return.