Claiming back for tools and washing uniform?

[Dave500]

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had claimed back the tax for buying tools and washing their uniform? I've had a look online and it seems to be a bit of a minefield and wondered how you guys did it?
Cheers, Dave

 

[rpm]

I get something like £50 per year washing allowance, just filled in the form that's all.

 

[Last Plumber]

Accountant does it

 

[rpm]

Accountant does it

Not if you are an employee.

 

[Best]

If you are self employed you can claim back tax for just about everything that is fully part of your business. That's means any tools you buy, or repairs to them, work clothes, stationary, etc. Nobody is going to question reasonable amounts, although keep all receipts.
Westminster MPs have been legitimately claiming ridiculous amounts for their homes, - everything from a pen to a luxury item, so I wouldn't worry about claiming for a genuine expense.

 

[Dave500]

Thanks all, how do I go about the claiming back? Do I have to fill in a form online or get one posted out? I am an employee and do you have to be qualified or can apprentices claim?
Cheers, Dave.

 

[AWheating]

If your direct you can still fill out a self assessment form. Claim for what's allowed. Your company should officially keep your safety equipment in good order which includes washing your clothing.

 

[bella01]

How do I claiming back? do I fill the form online or go to the office some one please guide
Thanks

 

[steadyon]

Look at https://listentotaxman.com/uk-tax/news/156.html.

Phone up the tax people, tell them what you hope you can claim for, ask them if there's anything else allowable, then ask them how to go about claiming. I've always found them very helpful to deal with. Its not their money, so they have no interest in trying to mislead you.

As an employee, I suspect there is little or nothing you can successfully claim for.

 

[zzzjim]

--------------keep all receipts-----------------

Well drummed into my head ..!!!

 

[bella01]

I have the same problem I was buying some tools for [DLMURL="http://www.loftconversionspecialistsyorkshire.com/services.html"]home extension[/DLMURL] but there is a problem want to claim but does not know how

 

[rpm]

I have the same problem I was buying some tools for [DLMURL="http://www.loftconversionspecialistsyorkshire.com/services.html"]home extension[/DLMURL] but there is a problem want to claim but does not know how

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[Derek78]

I'm fairly new to self-employment but had a look at this website after a friend recommended it which did help clear things up a bit: UK Income Tax Calculator 2017

I also spoke to a few of my mates who said that they had filled out a self assessment form, due to the type of business plumbing belongs to uniform washing is included from what I've found. Like steadyon said if you can't be bothered with all the hassle yourself call the tax people they'll sort it for you. They're generally quite pleasant and helpful...

Great to be part of a forum that's hopefully going to give me a real insight into being a self-employed plumbing business. 😉

 

[AWheating]

Self assessment is very straight forward, claim for tools, work wear etc... Even if your employed . If your company supplies uniform they also have to wash your uniform. They should supply it as its part of Ppe.