tax rebate's?

rach!_3

i doubt we will be able to get anything back(just our luck, lol) but im wondering what things you can cut tax on wages with
someone said washing your own uniform, but have looked and something said only ig it has logo(which my fella's doesnt) someone said travel expenses but dont know if we would qualify, my fella has a moped with a scheme called wheels to work where we pay £24 a month for the scooter and we pay for petrol.
any other things? and advice please

trevormax

If you are higher rate tax payers then paying into a pension fund will reduce the amount taxable at higher rate by increasing the amount taxable at basic rate 20% instead of higher rate 40%, as will giving to charity via a gift aid scheme.

If you are in an agency and do allot of temporary work like a supply teacher for example, they sometimes act as an "umbrella" company which allows you to claim expenses that other people in normal employment can not.

If your job requires you to be part of a professional body which requires membership fees, these can be claimed back.

If you rent out a qualifying furnished holiday let (not to be confused with a regular rental property) and you make a loss, this can be set against other income to reduce your tax liability.

There are other things but sadly there isn't much the average joe on a basic rate wage can claim.

jimmo

What does your fella do?
Uniforms are uniforms, if you see what I mean. The military, police, prison warders and firemen wear uniforms. So do nurses, train drivers, bus drivers and lots of others.
Shop assistants, front line staff in banks and coaches in gyms tend to wear corporate dress.
Basically, uniforms do not need logos because they identify the wearer as having a particular job. Corporate dress does need logos because, without the logos they would have the appearance of everyday clothing.

rach!_3

he works at a recycling plant
and his wage is (i think) £6.52 an hour.(im hoping saying the hourly rate will help you know if we can get anything)
thanks for the replies so far

chriiiiiiiis

He'll probably be entitled to a Flat Rate Expense of 60.

Which works out at about £1 per month.

jimmo

Chris is probably right, he will be entitled to a deduction of £60 which works out as £1per month in the wage packet. Its not very much but better in your pocket than in the taxman’s. There may also be a claim for earlier years.
I think the first thing you need to do is look at your fella’s code number. Most of us with straightforward tax affairs are now on code 603L.
If your fella is on a slightly different code, say 609L the difference of 6 in his code probably means he is already getting the £60 allowance he is entitled to and there is no point in going any further.
If he is on code 603L he should certainly make a claim.
In that case you may need to understand a bit more about the tax system.
What is the PAYE Tax code on his payslips?
If it is not 603L do you know how it is made up?

rach!_3

thanks for that
have just had a look and his tax code on his last slip was
603L

jimmo

Sorry, missed your last reply.
The thing about logos is that they can turn everyday clothing into uniforms but if the clothing qualifies anyway then a logo is unimportant.
The basic rules say that you can claim for special or protective clothing. Uniforms are included in “special” clothing.
As you say that he wears a uniform is it provided by his employer?
If it is provided by his employer the chances are that his employer has got clearance from HMRC .that it is a uniform or protective clothing.
If I were you I would give it a go and simply write to his tax office and claim the standard £60 for the current year and £45 for the last 6 years. See here for confirmation of the amounts.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM32485.htm
If you are unsure and don’t like to chance it then give a description of the uniform on here. Please also say whether he deals with hazardous materials, has to wear protective boots, safety hat etc.
This example deals with protective clothing rather than uniforms.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM32471.htm