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tax allowance/uniform

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brunswick
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tax allowance/uniform

Post by brunswick »

workers in any occupation that requires the wearing of a uniform are entitled to an allowance from hmrc for the washing/cleaning of their uniform,it's not agreat deal, but better in your pocket than the governments. just ring your tax office and ask if you are getting this allowance and if not ,claim it.
2pac
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Re: tax allowance/uniform

Post by 2pac »

i applied, got a letter back sayin i wasnt eligable
Biker Mouse
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Re: tax allowance/uniform

Post by Biker Mouse »

2pac wrote:i applied, got a letter back sayin i wasnt eligable
This is bollocks! If you wear a uniform with a Logo on it then you ARE entitled!

Ring them up and argue the toss!
IcanthelpthewayIam
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Re: tax allowance/uniform

Post by IcanthelpthewayIam »

we already all get it, its automatically applied to your tax code,
muzzy
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Re: tax allowance/uniform

Post by muzzy »

this old chestnut again

there's a couple of threads already regarding this.
We DO NOT all get it automatically, i had to phone the tax office and get my code altered, as have many others on here.
check your wage slip, if your tax code is 0759L then you are getting it, if its anything less than 0759 then you are not.
you can claim back up to 6 years
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Re: tax allowance/uniform

Post by POSTMAN »

See this thread and the link in the thread,although muzzy has it spot on...
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venom
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Re: tax allowance/uniform

Post by venom »

surely royal mail should also pay you to wash it too i reckon at least a £1 a week

washing powder
washing machine wear
and electric used
muzzy
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Re: tax allowance/uniform

Post by muzzy »

venom wrote:surely royal mail should also pay you to wash it too i reckon at least a £1 a week

washing powder
washing machine wear
and electric used
That's what the tax relief is for

Although it only works out in real money about 50p per week