Paye - Claiming Back Expenses

[Esko]

Hi -

I am in FT employment within the Healthcare Recruitment industry (office based) and currently paid by PAYE. I am wondering what general expenses can be claimed back if any when being paid through PAYE. I've come across a few sites that suggest there may be an allowance for travel and meals whilst away on business, dry cleaning expenses, dental/medical/prescription charges, or I.T equipment I have purchased myself to use at work (Anti-RSI Keyboard and Mouse etc...)

Any help would be much appreciated - asking for a concise list might be pushing it!!


Thanks.

[kitty1801]

Hi. It's difficult to define what you can/cannot claim as an expense, but the general rule is that it should be wholly, exclusively and necessarily for your duties. Things like commuting, clothes for work etc aren't allowed, but if, for example, your work clothes had a logo on it you could claim for the cost and upkeep. You would really need to justify any purchases/expenses and why they were necessary for your work.

Your best bet would be to contact your tax office by telephone and run it through with them. They can tell you what you can make a claim for and then you would most likely need to put that in writing.

[Andy L]

Originally Posted by Esko

an allowance for travel and meals whilst away on business, ...... or I.T equipment I have purchased myself to use at work (Anti-RSI Keyboard and Mouse etc...)

As a PAYE employee that sort of stuff should be paid for/supplied by your employer

[kitty1801]

Unfortunately, not all work related costs are reimbursed by employers, but I do agree that the IT equipment - required due to health & safety - should be a cost borne by the employer rather than the employee. Don't know whether there is actually any legislation about this.