The cost of living increase means it’s never been more important for employees to claim tax relief on work related expenses. HMRC want to encourage employees to claim money they’re entitled to using their online service.
Message to employees
Some employees can get tax relief on expenses their employer has not reimbursed them for.
This includes things like:
· uniforms and work clothing
· buying equipment
· professional fees and subscriptions
· using their own vehicles for work travel (this does not mean their journey from home to work)
· working from home
The first step in making a claim is checking you are eligible, and you can easily do this using the eligibility checker.
If you qualify, then you can go straight ahead and claim using your Government Gateway account. If you do not have a Government Gateway Account, it is easy to set one up and then start your claim which is quick and straight forward.
There are some companies who will make a claim on your behalf, but they will charge you for this. Their fees can be up to 50% of your refund and could also include an administration charge. These companies usually advertise on social media and online, and the information you give them is the same as if you applied yourself. The benefit of going to HMRC directly through GOV.UK means you get to keep all of what you’re due.
There are also other ways to make sure you keep more cash in your pocket, such as Tax-Free Childcare, marriage allowance, Child Benefit and more.
You can check what financial support is available from HMRC.
Make sure you do not miss out.
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