Getting vat back on tool purchases?

Plug

hello everyone, first time poster here.
I just need a bit of help here, Im wondering it is possible to get some/all vat back on tools I have purchased for my work? Tools can be quite expensive at times. I have receipts to prove of purchases. If im entitled to anything where could I go about getting it.
cheers.

srsly78

Are you VAT registered? If so just put the amount of VAT on your VAT3 form. Using www.ros.ie is the easiest way. Setup direct debit and your VAT balance will be settled each time you file a return.

MBateson

Are you self employed? It's not clear from your post.

Plug

No Im an employee in a garage. I suppose if im not vat registered I can't get any vat back? and I have to be self employed to get Vat registered?

MBateson

Correct, I presume your employer won't reimburse you for the cost of the tools?

nompere

Are you claiming the flat rate allowance for mechanics? It's designed to compensate you for the costs of tools, etc.

Read this - http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/employee-expenses.html - and then follow the link to the Revenue spreadsheet.

Plug

im getting called back to Fas next month I wonder would that help since its under the state bla bla bla??