Claiming Tax Back

KinsellaJ

Hi,



I am wondering about claiming tax back. I have requested a p21 in recent years but I was recently told that it may be possible to claim Flat Rate Expenses. I work in a hospital as a Supplies Officer, part of the Materials Management Department. I wouldn't necessarily be considered a porter or general operative. Under the conditions on the PAYE Anytime site it gives the option of laundering your own uniform which I would do when Porter or General Operative is selected. I am just wondering would this classify me as a Porter or General Operative to them and I would be able to select these flat rate expenses?


Thanks.

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gerrybbadd

KinsellaJ wrote: »

Hi,



I am wondering about claiming tax back. I have requested a p21 in recent years but I was recently told that it may be possible to claim Flat Rate Expenses. I work in a hospital as a Supplies Officer, part of the Materials Management Department. I wouldn't necessarily be considered a porter or general operative. Under the conditions on the PAYE Anytime site it gives the option of laundering your own uniform which I would do when Porter or General Operative is selected. I am just wondering would this classify me as a Porter or General Operative to them and I would be able to select these flat rate expenses?


Thanks.

Unfortunately, no. The employment classifications are pretty specific. These classes of employment get Flat Rate Exps as their unions negotiate them with Revenue on their behalf.

That being said, if you can prove that you are incurring expenses wholly, necessarily and exclusively in order to be able to perform your duties, you may be able to get some tax relief. So, if you have to wear a specific uniform for work that you have to launder yourself for example.