We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Help with Tax advice

Hi all,

Im currently employed as an electrician and have to supply my own hand tools and power tools, now I dont mind buying these as it means I can do my job but what I do mind is not having any kind of tax relief for it.

Is there anything I can do about this?

Paul

Comments

  • fengirl_2
    fengirl_2 Posts: 4,530 Forumite
    You are entitled to a fixed rate expense deduction. Go to www.hmrc.gov.uk and search for fixed rate expenses. There you will find a list of trades of which electician will be one. Then you simply contatc your tax office and ask them to include the allowance in your code number. Probably too late for this tax year, so you will have to claim a refund when you get your P60.
    £705,000 raised by client groups in the past 18 mths :beer:
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 353.5K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.1K Spending & Discounts
  • 246.6K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 603K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.1K Life & Family
  • 260.6K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.