Are you Bus or Coach Driver? You could be owed a tax rebate dating back for the last four tax years.
As a professional driver you can claim tax relief on some of the costs you have because of your job.
Many Bus and Coach driver’s aren’t aware of what they can claim for, and miss out on money they are rightfully owed.
It’s important to remember It may be your money, but if you don’t claim the tax man will keep it.
What Type Of Expenses Can a Bus Driver Claim For?
Here are some of the costs you can claim back:
- Uniform Tax Relief – If you get a uniform with a company logo you can claim for the cleaning costs
- Meal Allowance – Depending on the type of travel you undertake you may be entitled to claim a midday meal allowance, to cover the cost of food and refreshments. In a similar way if you have to work away from home a claim can be made for the cost of meals and accommodation.
- Digital Tacograph card
- Medical costs related to getting a HGV/LGV licence
- Purchase or renewal of HGV/LGV licence
How Far Back Can I Claim a Bus Driver tax rebate for?
If you are eligible you can make a tax rebate claim for the last four tax years. If you have had more than one employer in the last four years you can still make a claim.
How Do I Make A Bus Drivers Tax Rebate Claim?
Our P87 employment expenses guide will let you know what else can be claimed for and how to submit your bus drivers tax rebate claim to HMRC (tax office).
Tony Shanks