If you’re a chef or kitchen staff you could be due a tax rebate.
As a Chef you are entitled to reclaim tax on expenses that are a necessary part of your employment. The catering industry has several costs that qualify for tax relief and means you can get a tax rebate for the last four years and save money in the future with a new tax code.
Chef tax rebate for chef whites
If you have to wear a uniform or specialist clothing for work, you can claim a tax allowance for the cleaning of these garments. So, if you wash your aprons or chef’s whites at home you are entitled to this rebate. You can claim back an allowance worth £60 per tax year.
Chef tax rebate for protective clothing or shoes
You can also claim a tax rebate on the purchase of your chef’s whites or aprons if they have not been provided for by your employer. To comply with Health and Safety policies in kitchens, staff are often required to wear non-slip safety footwear. If you have been left to carry this cost yourself, then you can reclaim tax relief .
Buying knives and other kitchen equipment
Needing to buy knives is standard stuff for a lot of chefs. Knives and other kitchen equipment are essential tools in letting you carry out your professional duties. If you’ve bought them yourself and not been reimbursed a tax rebate can be reclaimed. The amount you can get back is roughly either 20% or 40% ( depending on how much you earn ) of what you have spent.
How do I claim my chef’s tax rebate?
You can use the form P87 to claim your chef tax rebate or a self assessment tax return if you need to complete one.
