Did you know that if you pay UK income tax and are obligated to wear a uniform while at work, you are entitled to tax relief?
If your employer doesn’t give you any dedicated financial support for cleaning your non-optional uniform, and you’re putting it through your own washing machine at home, you can increase your tax-free personal allowance.
Depending on your job, and your tax bracket, the actual amount you’ll receive will vary, but for a shop worker paying 20% tax, there’s a fixed rate that works out to £12 a year.
Even better, if you’re not already doing this, you’re able to back date it for four years, meaning you could get £60 in one go. That’s like two weeks of meal deals, or a week’s car parking in some places.
Obviously we’re not financial experts but visit the website below and see if you or someone you know is eligible:
https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/uniforms-work-clothing-and-tools
Be aware that there are firms offering to do this for you for a fee, so make sure you go through the proper UK government portal which is totally free.
