Wash your uniform at home ?

fengirl_2

As I have said above, its open to anyone to claim for expenses incurred in doing their job. If he doesnt think he comes under 'plumbing', then he needs to formulate his own claim. HMRC will accept anything reasonable.

looie

hi, just wondering my sister works part time as a cook in an old people's home she wears cook's trousers (not with a company logo) provided for her but just a normal tshirt. Would she be able to claim ?

babyblooz

This is good to know! I think my mate will be very interested. She works in a nursery and they have to wear a special uniform.

fengirl_2

looie, your sister comes under a worker in the food industry, for which there is a fixed rate deduction.

You need to understand that the fixed rate allowance is not just about laundry of workwear - its designed to cover things like safety gear, tools, special shoes, etc.

savingmummy

what would be a reasonable amount? go to nearedt description on list maybe? i would have no idea.
DH informs me he has no union.

mister.right

I found out about this just a couple of months ago. Unfortunately there is no pre-determined claim amount for my "profession" at the moment and me and my colleagues are waiting for HMRC to gather data and make a decision on what we can realistically claim.

I'm a binman for reference It looks set to be around £6 per week, which will be a nice little sum for me after it's backdated for the 3 years i've been working. Certainly worth doing.

i_am_a_happybunny

i have been claiming it for a few years now after my union told us about it.

savingmummy

mister.right wrote: »

I found out about this just a couple of months ago. Unfortunately there is no pre-determined claim amount for my "profession" at the moment and me and my colleagues are waiting for HMRC to gather data and make a decision on what we can realistically claim.

I'm a binman for reference It looks set to be around £6 per week, which will be a nice little sum for me after it's backdated for the 3 years i've been working. Certainly worth doing.

my hubby is too

Did you write to them about it? DH`s work know nothing about this x

Lugh_Chronain

I was having a little difficulty finding the address for my tax office so thought I'd post the Tax Office locator for those who are having the same problem.

You can either enter your Employer Payer Reference (Tax Ref) e.g. 123/AB45678 which can be found at the top of you pay slip.

or

Your three-digit office code which can be found at the beginning of the Employer Payer Reference number e.g. 123/AB45678.

KPR11

i_am_a_happybunny wrote: »

i have been claiming it for a few years now after my union told us about it.

Do you not have to file a tax return because of this?