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Tax Claim Facts for Trades / Construction Industry Workers under PAYE
Tradesmen and construction workers working under PAYE can potentially claim tax relief for using their own vehicle / public transport for business use, purchases of tools and specialist clothing and accommodation/subsistence costs ( food and refreshments ) when attending temporary workplaces.
Included below, information on Tax Relief for: Mileage | Public Transport | Tools (Flat Rate Expenses) | Tools (Capital Allowances) | Specialist Clothing | Accommodation and Subsistence
Tax Relief for Mileage for use of Car for Work Purposes
It is possible to reclaim tax relief for using your own car for work purposes also known as business mileage. HMRC do not recognise normal commuting to one permanent place of employment as being business mileage and therefore is not permissible. Business mileage is classified as mileage incurred in doing your job for example a builder travelling to varying temporary sites with the duration at each site lasting for less than 24 months.
HMRC require records to be kept of the locations visited with dates and the mileage incurred.
The mileage rate allowed by HMRC is .40p per mile up to the 5th April 2011 changing to .45p in the 2011-2012 tax year for the first 10000 miles and .25p per mile thereafter. A mileage claim is still possible if your employer pays you a mileage allowance which is not the maximum HMRC allowed mileage rate of .40p per mile up to the 5th April 2011 and .45p per mile thereafter and also when any mileage paid by an employer is taxed.
If mileage records have not been kept Tax Rebate Services can still potentially help further and has a high success rate in securing a tax rebate through negotiating with HMRC.
A claim can potentially be made for the last five tax years starting currently from the 2006-2007 tax year.
Tax Relief for use of Public Transport for Work Purposes
It is possible to claim tax relief for using public transport when travelling to temporary workplaces. A temporary site for example is a builder travelling to varying temporary sites with the duration at each site less than 24 months.
HMRC require a record of the sites visited with dates and receipts/proof of purchase to be kept. A claim can still potentially be made even if you are paid a travel allowance from your employer.
If site and receipts/proof of purchase records have not been kept Tax Rebate Services can still potentially help further and has a high success rate in securing a tax rebate through negotiating with HMRC.
A claim can potentially be made for the last five tax years starting currently from the 2006-2007 tax year.
Tax Relief for Tools; Flat Rate Expenses
The tax relief can be claimed by a flat rate deduction. A flat rate deduction is a nationally agreed amount with HMRC and varies from industry to industry. The amount is included in your tax code resulting in you paying slightly less tax. HMRC will not require receipts. The flat rate deduction is not permissible if you are reimbursed for the cost of tools by your employer.
A claim can potentially be made for the last five tax years starting currently from the 2006-2007 tax year. If you spend more than the agreed HMRC flat rate expense per year on tools and equipment it is worth considering that it is possible to claim tax relief on the actual amounts you spend through a capital allowances claim.
Tax Relief for Tools; Capital Allowances
A claim can be potentially made for the actual cost of tools and equipment purchased through a capital allowances claim. HMRC will require receipts/proof of purchase.
A claim can potentially be made for as far back as a receipt/proof of purchase can be provided.
Not all purchases are permissible by HMRC and each item must meet the plant and machinery test.
Tax Relief for Specialist Clothing
HMRC allows tax relief for purchases of protective clothing for example gloves and boots. To qualify the item must not be supplied by your employer, the cost of the item purchased must be met personally and not reimbursed by your employer.
A claim cannot be made for the initial purchase of the item just replacement / repairing/cleaning.
Tax Relief for Accommodation and Subsistence
It is possible to claim tax relief for accommodation and subsistence costs when attending temporary workplaces. A temporary site for example is a builder travelling to varying temporary sites with the duration at each site less than 24 months.
HMRC require a record of the sites visited with dates and receipts for accommodation and subsistence costs. A claim can still potentially be made even if you are paid a travel/accommodation allowance from your employer.
If site and receipts/proof of purchase records have not been kept Tax Rebate Services can still potentially help further and has a high success rate in securing a tax rebate through negotiating with HMRC.
A claim can potentially be made for the last five tax years starting currently from the 2006-2007 tax year.
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