Tax relief

bailey123

Hi, my husband and I both work in the public sector ( police officer and nurse) We were wondering if we are entitled to get tax relief on things such as professional registration, parking costs, clothing and laundry expenses etc.
Any help and pointing us in the right direction would be appreciated.

Fran

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fengirl_2

Nurses get a fixed rate expense allowance - back in my day it was £45 - you need to ring HMRC and point out that you are a nurse and ask them to include the deduction in your code and to go back 6 years, if applicable. Your professional subs are allowable in addition to the fixed rate allowance, so you will need to give details of these.
As to policemen - I am not sure if they have a fixed deduction or not - does he have to clean his own uniform, launder shirts, etc? If so, then he should claim the fixed deduction if it exists, or else a reasonable amount to cover home laundry, etc.
Parking in the course of your duties would normally be reclaimed from your employer. Parking at your place of work is not allowable for tax purposes.

Mikeyorks

jimmo wrote: »

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM67200.htm nurses stockings and tights

Ooooh .. daren't click on that one Jimmo. Hadn't realised you HMRC guys entertained yourself so well at work ....assume it has pictures!:p