How much of an offshore tax refund could I get?

RIFT’s average offshore tax refund comes to around £3,000, but the exact amount depends on your travel, work pattern, expenses and how many tax years you can claim for. You can only claim for the last 4 tax years.

Because offshore work often involves long journeys, temporary workplaces and extra costs before travelling out, refunds can quickly add up. Use our free tax refund calculator for an instant estimate on what you could get back.

What affects how much you get back?

Your offshore tax refund could depend on:

How far you travel to airports, heliports or departure points
Whether you use your own vehicle or public transport
Whether you stay in hotels before travelling offshore
Laundry and maintenance of specialist work clothing
Essential tools or equipment
Professional subscription fees
Expenses while waiting to fly out
How much your employer has already reimbursed
How many tax years you can claim for
Only paid-it-yourself costs count

Your refund is mostly based on eligible costs you paid yourself. If your employer reimbursed some of your expenses, this may reduce what you can claim.

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