Construction Workers Tax Refunds
If you are employed or a self employed sub contractor in the construction industry you could be due a construction tax refund.
Being an employed construction worker often means that you have to buy specialist clothing and tools for work use. In addition it is common to have to incur costs when traveling to different sites because of your job.
Tax relief is normally available on such costs and you do not have to be self employed to make a claim.
Four common costs incurred by an employed construction worker are:
- Washing of protective clothing
- Buying protective clothing; including boots and hard hats
- Hand tools; such as a hammer
- Travelling to temporary workplaces by bus, train or in your own bike, car or van.
A tax rebate claim can be made for the last four tax years and you don’t have to be with the same employer to be eligible to claim.
Your job title in the construction industry won’t effect your claim. The most important factors are that you incur the expenses because of your job and your are not reimbursed in full by your employer.
Tony Shanks
Written by:
Tax Rebate Services Editorial Team
Reviewed by:
Tony Shanks
,
qualified Taxation Technician (ATT)
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This article provides general information and is correct as at the date shown. It isn't personalised tax advice — for help with your own circumstances, speak to a qualified adviser or HMRC.
