Lorry and HGV drivers can claim for lots of different work expenses. A claim can be back dated for the last four tax years. Please find below some of the expenses you can claim.
Lorry drivers midday meal allowance tax rebate
If you are a lorry driver who doesn’t have a set route. you could be entitled to claim for the cost of your food and refreshments whilst at work. Drivers may be entitled to a deduction under Section 337 or 338 ITEPA 2003 where meal allowances:
- are paid by the employer but are fully taxed under PAYE, or
- are claimed to be inadequate in relation to the expenditure concerned, or
- are not paid.
Receipts will normally be needed or a diary of what you have bought and where. In almost all cases evidence like receipts or bank statements will be needed.
LGV licence relief
Where an employed lorry driver meets the cost of the issue or renewal of an LGV licence (formerly HGV licence) and any related medical expense costs these costs are deductible within Section 343 ITEPA 2003 (paragraph 12(a) in the table at subsection (2)), see List 3 and EIM32905. The licence currently should be renewed every 5 years from the age of 40.
Medical Expenses to get your licence may be tax deductible in the same way.
Uniform tax allowance relief
It’s normal for most lorry drivers to wear a company logoed top and or protective clothing. Uniform tax relief is available for your current and any previous employers and is worth £60 per tax year.
How do I make a claim for lorry driver expenses?
To claim tax relief for the expenses you incur you should contact HMRC online. Please click this link which will take you to the relevant HMRC form to allow you to make your claim.
If you are a self employed lorry driver you should include all of your expenses on your self assessment tax return.
