skala
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Hi I came across this and thought I'd share as I was unaware of being able to claim such thing so hope it helps many of you who wear a uniform and wash it your self x
Am I eligible for a tax rebate?
To be able to claim tax relief, ALL of the following must apply:
You wear a recognisable uniform that shows you've got a certain job, like a branded t-shirt or police uniform (plus we've heard reports that even plain clothes, without a logo, that you only wear for work may count - it's worth a try).
Your employer requires you to wear it while you're working.
You have to pay to clean, repair or replace it yourself. However, you can't claim if your employer washes your kit, provides facilities to do so (even if you don't use them) or pays you for doing this maintenance.
You paid income tax in the year you are claiming for.
How much could I get?
The amount you're able to claim tax relief on depends totally on your industry. The standard allowance for spending on uniform maintenance is £60 (for 2012/13) – so basic rate taxpayers would be able to claim £12 back (20% of £60) and higher rate payers £24 (40% of £60). The £60 is a flat rate, so you don't need to record and report all the individual amounts you spend.
Most people can claim for the past six years - plus the current year - if you've been wearing the uniform all that time. Bear in mind that before April 2008 the flat rate was £45 per year.
A basic rate taxpayer, claiming the standard uniform allowance for the last six years (and this one), could reclaim £75 in total. Once you're registered, you'll be taxed less in future too.
Some occupations have more specific limits, often to do with specialist uniforms, with the maximum allowance of £140. A higher rate taxpayer would get back £56 tax on that for each year they claim on. Check the full list of occupations to see if yours is listed.
The only way you can get more than the standard payment is to prove that your annual uniform laundry bill is higher. Speak to the tax office if you want to do this as it's a little more complicated.
Am I eligible for a tax rebate?
To be able to claim tax relief, ALL of the following must apply:
You wear a recognisable uniform that shows you've got a certain job, like a branded t-shirt or police uniform (plus we've heard reports that even plain clothes, without a logo, that you only wear for work may count - it's worth a try).
Your employer requires you to wear it while you're working.
You have to pay to clean, repair or replace it yourself. However, you can't claim if your employer washes your kit, provides facilities to do so (even if you don't use them) or pays you for doing this maintenance.
You paid income tax in the year you are claiming for.
How much could I get?
The amount you're able to claim tax relief on depends totally on your industry. The standard allowance for spending on uniform maintenance is £60 (for 2012/13) – so basic rate taxpayers would be able to claim £12 back (20% of £60) and higher rate payers £24 (40% of £60). The £60 is a flat rate, so you don't need to record and report all the individual amounts you spend.
Most people can claim for the past six years - plus the current year - if you've been wearing the uniform all that time. Bear in mind that before April 2008 the flat rate was £45 per year.
A basic rate taxpayer, claiming the standard uniform allowance for the last six years (and this one), could reclaim £75 in total. Once you're registered, you'll be taxed less in future too.
Some occupations have more specific limits, often to do with specialist uniforms, with the maximum allowance of £140. A higher rate taxpayer would get back £56 tax on that for each year they claim on. Check the full list of occupations to see if yours is listed.
The only way you can get more than the standard payment is to prove that your annual uniform laundry bill is higher. Speak to the tax office if you want to do this as it's a little more complicated.
