Are you one of the thousands of midwives who do an amazing job of caring for childbearing women, new-borns and their families?
Do you know that you are entitled to several tax reliefs for work expenses and it’s not just for your membership fee into the Royal College of Midwives.
It is difficult to imagine what could truly make you feel appreciated for the amount of your authentic self you willingly give to your work. This is at least one way the government acknowledges the financial outlay of your job.
HMRC cannot automatically return this to you, an official claim submission is essential.
What can a Midwife claim a tax rebate for?
The list of tax regulations seems never ending.
We have narrowed this list down to the most common tax reliefs that have previously been secured by midwives:
- Shoes and tights
This is a very common claim for healthcare workers and is worth £12.00 and £6.00 respectively, per year.
- Laundering Uniform
This is worth £100 per year for taxpayers in your field. As long as you do not receive any money for laundry from your employer and there are no facilities at your workplace, then you are entitled to make this claim.
- Fees for some Professional bodies and unions. Subscriptions to some professional journals.
If your professional body or union has an agreement with HMRC – like RCM and UNISON – then you can reclaim the tax you have paid on this cost.
- Equipment you have purchased for work purposes
‘Equipment’ is defined as, items that your employer has not provided and are necessary to complete your job, it can include laptops and a desk from which to work from home. This relief falls under the heading of ‘capital allowances’ rulings and means that if the item will last for more than 2 years, then you will probably get a refund. You will need a receipt for this type of claim.
- Mileage and using a private vehicle for work journeys
This does not mean your daily home to work journeys to your permanent workplace. But it does include any travel you do to different locations during the course of fulfilling your work duties. For example, visiting families of new babies at home or running breastfeeding workshops at a community centre.
Tax rules apply equally to both public and private sector Midwives.
How do I claim a Midwife tax rebate?
You can use our free healthcare worker tax rebate guide to find out more about tax rebates and how to submit your Midwife tax rebate claim to HMRC.
In comparison to the arrival of new life, with all of the possible complications, your tax affairs may seem trivial. But it is important that you are claiming all of the legitimate tax reliefs you are entitled to as a midwife so you only pay the tax you need to.
