Nurses tax reclaim

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Found out a while ago that, as a nurse, my wife can claim tax relief on things like laundery, membership of professional body etc. So sent the form off to reclaim the tax for the last 6 years.

Didnt hear anything, so sent another. Still nothing. A few months ago sent a third, this time recorded delivery, still nothing!!!

So annoyed, looks like the only way to get a response is to drop it in personally to the office !!!!

fengirl_2

How long since she sent the first claim? Most tax offices have 8-10 weeks post on hand. You could try ringng the helpline to see if the claim is recorded on her record.

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fengirl wrote: »

How long since she sent the first claim? Most tax offices have 8-10 weeks post on hand. You could try ringng the helpline to see if the claim is recorded on her record.

First one last Aug, last one in March.

Hope they've got it because its a new tax year now so thats one less year to claim. :-(

ragstoricheswannabe

Hi, im a nurse and didnt know you could?!!! what form did you send off and where can i get one??

Tax relief off the regisration fees is a good bonus, dont know many jobs that charge over £70 to do!! ha ha ha!

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ragstoricheswannabe wrote: »

Hi, im a nurse and didnt know you could?!!! what form did you send off and where can i get one??

Tax relief off the regisration fees is a good bonus, dont know many jobs that charge over £70 to do!! ha ha ha!

Here it is:-

http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/107102/tax_relief_form.pdf

As you can see, it could be a nice few quid back for the last 6 years. You can even claim for laudering your uniform (my wife works in Theatre Recovery and wears scrubs so she cant claim).

If you're in the South Wales region - good luck !!!

Yeah. Always thought it was a bit of a con that you had to pay to register so you could do your job....

Perhaps I should do personal referrals to the tax office with these forms. Nurses have to visit me at home wearing their uniforms (when my wifes out !!!) LOL. Only joking !!!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

fengirl_2

Paul, all nurses can claim the fixed rate expense allowance. It is not only for washing uniforms, but also for tights and shoes, watches, etc. Here is the link to the table:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM32712.htm

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fengirl wrote: »

Paul, all nurses can claim the fixed rate expense allowance. It is not only for washing uniforms, but also for tights and shoes, watches, etc. Here is the link to the table:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM32712.htm

So it seems here...

The form I got has a specific section where you had to tick if you washed your uniform separately. Perhaps this is in addition to this basic allowance?

fengirl_2

No, its not in addition. I think the form you used was for other trades where the washing of a uniform is the only expense.

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fengirl wrote: »

No, its not in addition. I think the form you used was for other trades where the washing of a uniform is the only expense.

Confused now. Original form was from the RCNs website so I guess they should know....

Caroline73_2

The RCN publish a form that you can fill in and send off to the tax office. It has all the basics a nurse can claim for.

dmg24

[quote=[Deleted User];21754981]Confused now. Original form was from the RCNs website so I guess they should know....

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fengirl's information is correct. Note the link she gives to the HMRC website, which of course overrides any information from other organisations.