A tax guide for Police Community Support Officers.
Are you one of the thousands of dedicated Police Community Support Workers employed in England and Wales?
Are you aware that PCSO’s have legitimate entitlement to various tax rebates on work related expenses?
We are not trying to put tax relief on the same footing as the issues you resolve every day. But we do believe that justice should apply within the taxation system and that taxpayers deserve to receive their legal entitlements.
If you spend any money on something that is work related and do not receive any reimbursement, then you probably have the right to make a claim. HMRC cannot just automatically return any overspend to you, you must make an official claim.
What can a PCSO claim a tax rebate for?
There is a whole host of tax regulations for work related expenses.
The most common, successful claim we made by PCSO’s is for washing their own uniform.
- Laundering Uniform
This is worth £60.00 per year and it applies right across the board to everyone employed by the Police Force. If your employer does not provide laundry facilities and you do not get any financial reimbursement for uniform laundry costs, then you can make a claim.
Other expenses PCSO’s can claim for include:
- Using your own car
This does not include your regular home to work commute, but means going between different workplaces.
- Police Federation Membership
If you decide to take the path to becoming a fully warranted police officer, then you can make a claim for the tax you pay on your Police Federation membership fee.
How do I claim a PSCO tax rebate?
To claim your PSCO tax rebate you need to submit a claim to HMRC by completing a form P87 online or by post.
HMRC (the tax office) will process your P87 and then send you the tax rebate you are entitled to directly to your bank account or by cheque.
