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So after watching a program last I realised that none of the workforce where I work claim for washing their uniform. Is this something that I can allow for in the payroll on a weekly basis? Or is it for them to sort out with HMRC?



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Hi Steve,

here's a useful link specific to Laundry :

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/eim32485.htm

which must be read alongside this one

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM32480.htm

Only actual not notional costs such as time spent by the employee cleaning the clothes is allowable.

Flat rates schemes exist for certain professions (see links at the bottom of 32480).

Unless covered by a flat rate scheme the current maximum allowance per annum is £60 (see 32485).

For full details of how to claim the reliefs (and backdate them) see this link

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Taxes/BeginnersGuideToTax/IncomeTax/Taxallowancesandreliefs/DG_078378

which will eventually redirect you to this link which tells you how to claim the reliefs :

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Taxes/BeginnersGuideToTax/IncomeTax/Taxallowancesandreliefs/DG_078326

Happy reading,

kind regards,

Shaun.




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Cheers Shaun, that's my afternoon sorted.

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Lol Steve, that could be read 1 of 2 ways:

Cheers Shaun, thank you for your help, i am delighted that you pointed me in the right direction.

Cheers Shaun, that's another fine mess you've gotten me into.

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I did actually think, "Bugger that's a lot of reading", but then I'm sure I'll get all the information I need so I'm happy, plus it's a slow day today :)

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Actually, it's not that much reading. it just seems it with so many links within links within links.

I started to write a proper answer lifting the bits out of the links but just felt after a couple of mins. Hang on a sec, why am I reinventing the wheel here.

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I'm just milling through it now. I do appreciate it Shaun as I got a bit bogged down in it this morning.

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See, if a certain someone would have lifted the appropriate bits from the links for you Steve...................

lol.

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So looking through (and yes it wasn't as lengthy as I thought thanks Shaun), it appears they have to claim it themselves.

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I actually remember reading something about this when i first started studying, i was into claiming for work boots/shoes but just like professional fees it seems too much bother.

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Yeah that's pretty much what the lads have said, they can't really be bothered. There are murmers of wondering why the boss isn't paying them a non-taxable amount on top of their wages for laundry of their workwear.

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Spamkebab wrote:

See, if a certain someone would have lifted the appropriate bits from the links for you Steve...................

lol.

 Haha just seen that.

Yeah talk about being short changed, I didn't expect to have to actually do any work on this one. biggrin



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Who brought the subject up? (at work, i mean)

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Me for my sins evileye



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Hahahaha that is a classic case of "you and your big mouth"

sorry rofl

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The lads should make a backdated claim (is it 4 or 5years). Then if it is a flat rate, the £60 or so should be included in their code number each year, until they leave. This should make it worthwhile.

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Don Tax wrote:

The lads should make a backdated claim (is it 4 or 5years). Then if it is a flat rate, the £60 or so should be included in their code number each year, until they leave. This should make it worthwhile.

This is the bit I'm struggling with, when you say include in their code, do I just add the rate to their code, so for example 810 would become 816?



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Where does the £60 come from Tim?

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Spamkebab wrote:

Where does the £60 come from Tim?

 eim32485

see above link



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Shamus wrote:
Spamkebab wrote:

Where does the £60 come from Tim?

 eim32485

see above link

 Of course, I could have just lifted it and pasted in here but where would be the fun for you in that . biggrin



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Shamus wrote:
Shamus wrote:
Spamkebab wrote:

Where does the £60 come from Tim?

 eim32485

see above link

 Of course, I could have just lifted it and pasted in here but where would be the fun for you in that . biggrin

 You're just mean disbelief



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Damn, i've been sucked in. Sucker punched.

Better go read that link.

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Well that Surveyor deserved it! wearing Gaberdine suits to work will only end in tears.

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Spamkebab wrote:

Well that Surveyor deserved it! wearing Gaberdine suits to work will only end in tears.

 Same with Velcro.



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I've warned you about those one liners Shaun, next thing you know you will be on tour and stashing all your money in offshore accounts along with the likes of Jimmy Carr.

Funny though lol.

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Its ok, I've cunningly hidden all of my money in my ex wife's bank account.... Hang on a second....

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Yeah don't bother getting married, just buy a house for a woman you can't stand.

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I must say, this topic has been like a breath of fresh air today.

Can you fit the other foot in as well Steve lol.

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I don't know how that happened  evileye



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My daughter completed a form P187 to claim tax allowance for washing her large supermarket chain store uniform....lol (sorry, didn't want to advertise). She got the maximum you mentioned £60. She's also just started work at a large Pet chain store and will also have a uniform, so I am assuming because she is already claiming the maximum she won't get an allowance for this one (or is it per job?)

Just going away to read Shaun's links! .........

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Hi Pauline,

She should both check that the £60 appears on her P2code notice and especially that the new firm are using the end code number shown.

Everyone should do the latter, who has received a P2 and, of course, hand in the P45.

kind regards,
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Didn't really answer the question but my friend with qualifications coming out of his ears didn't think there was anything wrong with code BR for nearly three years. Yes, the Flat Rate expenses are annualised amounts; the principle being that she wouldn't need to wash any more often. If the job entailed greater expenses then she should claim for actual ones incurred with receipts or other evidence.

The typical example mentioned of a code number becoming 816 and it would be really naughty not to wait for the HMRC P6 or P2 code instruction.



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Thanks Tim.....I will make sure that she checks.

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Nah Gary, unless you're employed as well and therefore taxed under PAYE. You claim dry cleaning in your P&L account which should end up on the SA Return. I often journal a few extra quid laundry even if it is done at home; but you should, of course, keep receipts from the laundrette.
Tim

 

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-- Edited by Don Tax on Friday 19th of October 2012 08:21:08 AM

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Does this apply to the likes of us and other self employed people as well who have to 'dry clean' suits etc??

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