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any tax relief for security gards

fyfee1981
fyfee1981 Posts: 5 Forumite
in Cutting tax
hi i work as a security guard, is there any sort of tax relief i can get for my boot's, sia licence etc?

Thanks

Paul

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  • fengirl_2
    fengirl_2 Posts: 4,530 Forumite
    You can claim a deduction for the replacement of special clothing - not the original cost.
    £705,000 raised by client groups in the past 18 mths :beer:
  • leviathan
    leviathan Posts: 257 Forumite
    100 Posts
    IIRC for washing any work wear there is a deduction as well.
  • kurjam
    kurjam Posts: 1,342 Forumite
    leviathan wrote: »
    IIRC for washing any work wear there is a deduction as well.

    does this apply to any uniform you have to have for work ??
  • fengirl_2
    fengirl_2 Posts: 4,530 Forumite
    Yes, it does. Check at www.hmrc.gov.uk to see if there is a fixed rate deduction for your job.
    £705,000 raised by client groups in the past 18 mths :beer:
  • kurjam
    kurjam Posts: 1,342 Forumite
    fengirl wrote: »
    Yes, it does. Check at www.hmrc.gov.uk to see if there is a fixed rate deduction for your job.


    where abouts on the webpage will i find the info ?
  • dharm999
    dharm999 Posts: 743 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper
    You can also claim tax relief for your SIA licence cost. As far as I know the way to do it is to write to HMRC and ask them for tax relief for your licence.
  • leviathan
    leviathan Posts: 257 Forumite
    100 Posts
    kurjam wrote: »
    does this apply to any uniform you have to have for work ??

    Yes.
    So long as you have to wear it.
    IIRC you need some assistance from your HR department (good luck!) to do the claim.

    For me, I wear company branded clothing but I'm not forced to so cannot claim for it.
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