Claim tax relief for signallers

[desrudy]

For a basic signaller ( during or after apprenticeship ) , i would like to know what expenses i may be able to claim tax relief on .
I don't talk about the flat rate expense .
Can someone who did or do it can give me an exhaustive list .

Thanks you

 

[greatkingrat]

Apart from the flat rate allowance for washing uniform, I can't think of any reasons why a signaller would have any other expenses eligible for tax relief. You can't claim for journeys from home to work. The only time you might possibly be eligible for something was if you were temporarily working at a different location to normal, eg for training.

 

[ainsworth74]

Gov.uk has quite a bit of information on what employees can claim tax relief for when an employer doesn't fully cover expenses incurred in the course of their duties. But there isn't that much!

https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees

 

[ainsworth74]

The only time you might possibly be eligible for something was if you were temporarily working at a different location to normal, eg for training.

Even then if your employer (and I don't know what Network Rail do) were to pay some of your expenses back for mileage you'd get nothing if they used the maximum HMRC approved rate or the difference between the rate used by your employer and the maximum rate (i.e. max rate is currently 45p per mile so if the employer reimburses say 25p per mile you'd only be able to claim 20p per mile as tax relief). So probably only worth it if you employer either gives you nothing for mileage or is very stingy.

 

[ChrisRS]

Depends on your LOM whether they want to reimburse you for mileage (for training) not to your permanent workplace. Unless you were a relief signaller there's nothing else to claim.

Else you could probably put in a claim for training as it's not a permanent place of work.

 

[LOM]

I think the relief staff claiming tax back for being peripatetic was knocked on the head by HMRC a few years ago following a spate of claims. I seem to remember it turned out that the Liverpool(?) tax office had misinterpreted the rules. I have not heard of anyone trying to claim that for years now. You can in theory claim relief on the cost of washing uniform but is it really worth the hassle for a few tee shirts?

 

[Tom Quinne]

Bare in mind you’ll pay enough tax on your salary, which they’ll cock up (HMRC that is) so I really wouldn’t complicate matters with trying to get a few quid of tax relief.

 

[ILoveLamp]

Think you may be getting Signaller and Politician mixed up

 

[Belperpete]

Bare in mind you’ll pay enough tax on your salary, which they’ll cock up (HMRC that is) so I really wouldn’t complicate matters with trying to get a few quid of tax relief.

It really isn't complicated, you just phone up and ask for it. You don't have to re-claim it every year. Joining as an S&T trainee, I claimed the allowance for having to provide my own workwear (this was in the days before company-supplied HiVi and safety boots), and was still getting it nearly 20 years later until I left BR.

It is worth checking your tax code each year, particular at significant life events, such as marriage, change of job, retirement, etc. If they get it wrong, it is usually because either you or your employer has not given them significant information. For example, when I was TUPE'd from one job to another, my new employer told them about the transfer, but my old employer didn't, leading HMRC to think I had two jobs and double the income!

 

[headshot119]

I think the relief staff claiming tax back for being peripatetic was knocked on the head by HMRC a few years ago following a spate of claims. I seem to remember it turned out that the Liverpool(?) tax office had misinterpreted the rules. I have not heard of anyone trying to claim that for years now. You can in theory claim relief on the cost of washing uniform but is it really worth the hassle for a few tee shirts?

Bare in mind you’ll pay enough tax on your salary, which they’ll cock up (HMRC that is) so I really wouldn’t complicate matters with trying to get a few quid of tax relief.

I'm not sure what you think is a hassle of claiming the flat rate allowance for washing uniform. You can do it all via Government Gateway and they add on the £100 a year allowance.

Are you sure you're actually a signaller Tom? I thought it was a requirement of the grade to quibble over every penny

It really isn't complicated, you just phone up and ask for it. You don't have to re-claim it every year. Joining as an S&T trainee, I claimed the allowance for having to provide my own workwear (this was in the days before company-supplied HiVi and safety boots), and was still getting it nearly 20 years later until I left BR.

It is worth checking your tax code each year, particular at significant life events, such as marriage, change of job, retirement, etc. If they get it wrong, it is usually because either you or your employer has not given them significant information. For example, when I was TUPE'd from one job to another, my new employer told them about the transfer, but my old employer didn't, leading HMRC to think I had two jobs and double the income!

Sage advise to check your tax code each year, prudent this April for signallers given the "14 pay day" year we've had, and the large tax bills some people have had.

 

[Tom Quinne]

I'm not sure what you think is a hassle of claiming the flat rate allowance for washing uniform. You can do it all via Government Gateway and they add on the £100 a year allowance.

Are you sure you're actually a signaller Tom? I thought it was a requirement of the grade to quibble over every penny



Sage advise to check your tax code each year, prudent this April for signallers given the "14 pay day" year we've had, and the large tax bills some people have had.

Well yes lol posted after spending 3hrs playing department tennis with HMRC

 

[desrudy]

thanks for all the informations