Do you pay into the GDC?
You can claim a tax rebate on this professional fee and many other work related expenses.
The tax relief available is for both NHS and private sector employees and can be back dated for the last four tax years.
The General Dental Council holds all dental professionals to the excellent standards of care and patient safety that the majority provide. The legal requirement for all of you to be registered and regulated reassures your clients and promotes the profession.
Whilst we’re sure you value its importance, it must niggle a little when you are the one paying the hundreds of pounds to do your job!
That’s why the Tax Office has regulations in place to give tax relief on assorted work expenses.
What else can GDC members claim a tax rebate for?
It’s not just your membership into the GDC you can claim tax relief on.
Have a look at this list of the most common items successfully claimed for members of the General Dental Council:
- Membership fees to other professional bodies like the British Association of Dental Nurses, some Trade Unions and subscriptions to some trade journals.
- Buying and washing your uniform. If there are no laundry facilities provided by your employer then you can claim this cost.
- If you are not reimbursed for the cost of your shoes and tights, then there is a flat rate tax relief available.
- Purchasing protective clothing or equipment for work purposes.
- Mileage done in your private vehicle between different work places. This does not include your usual home to permanent workplace commute.
It doesn’t matter what your job title is. So whether your a dental nurse or orthodontic therapist, dental hygienist or plain old ‘dentist’ you are entitled to claim.
How do I claim a GDC tax rebate?
To claim tax relief on your GDC fees and other work related expenses you should complete a form P87 online. Our healthcare worker tax rebate guide is here to help you find out more about what you can claim for and how to submit your GDC claim to HMRC.
Tony Shanks