Security workers may be able to claim tax back for travel to temporary workplaces, mileage, SIA licence fees, uniform upkeep, essential gear, food and laundry. The average 4 year tax rebate for security workers is £2,700. It's only possible to claim for the last 4 tax years.
If you work in security and pay for job-related costs yourself, you could be owed tax back from HMRC.
You could claim if:
Not every cost will qualify. For example, everyday clothes usually don’t count, even if you wear them to work. The cost needs to be necessary for your job and backed up properly.
Check out our tax strategies for security professionals guide to help get the most from your tax situation.
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