Mechanics Tax Rebate FAQs

We find that mechanics have to spend more on tools and equipment to do their job than in any other industry. It is a costly expense with most mechanics not getting any financial help from their employers.

The good news is that capital allowances can be claimed on the vast majority of tools, tool boxes, and other equipment bought for work. You can also claim a mechanics rebate on the interest part of finance payments and for washing your own protective work clothing.

Our tool tax back calculator is a great way to estimate the value of your tool tax rebate.

Mechanics tax rebates

How many years can I claim a tool tax rebate for?

If you do not have receipts your ‘Flat Rate’ claim can be backdated for 4 tax years and is worth £120 per year...

How much tax refund will I get as a mechanic?

£900 is the average tax refund amount we get for our clients that are mechanics making an initial claim...

What do I need to claim a mechanics’ tools tax back?

A tools tax rebate is available to all mechanics who buy the tools they use for work themselves, when they are not reimbursed by their employer...

Is a mechanics tax rebate automatically refunded?

You have to play your part in the process by submitting a tax rebate form or using the correct section of the self assessment process...

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Tool tax rebates

Are tools tax deductible?

If you are paid under PAYE, tools are tax deductible because you can claim Capital Allowances which gives you tax relief on what you have bought...

How far back can I claim a tool tax rebate?

If you are claiming back capital allowances for the actual cost of your tools there is no HMRC limit to how far back you can claim a tool tax rebate...

Do I qualify for a tax rebate on tools if I’m not self employed?

The tax relief regulations are very specific about eligibility criteria. And the Capital Allowances rules are not exclusively for self employed taxpayers...

How much will I get for a tool tax rebate?

The amount you get for a tool tax rebate is dependent on several factors, including: how much you earn, how much tax you pay, how much you have spent on tools, what evidence you have to support your claim...

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Types of tool tax rebate

Can I claim tax back on tools bought for work?

Yes, you can claim the tax back on tools you have bought for work...

Will I automatically get a tool tax rebate?

The government has set up a system of tax reliefs and allowances for work expenses to make the system fairer for taxpayers...

What are capital allowances for tools?

These can be actual items, like machinery, vehicles or equipment; or intangible things, like patents, or intellectual property...

What is EIM 36870 for capital allowances?

HMRC’s rules state that capital allowances should be claimed within your self assessment tax return (Section 3i and ii, CAA 2001)...

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Tool tax rebates other expenses and tax returns

Can I claim a tool tax rebate and uniform rebate at the same time?

Yes, you can claim a tool tax rebate and a uniform rebate all at the same time...

Can I claim a tax refund on tools and fuel at the same time?

Yes, you should submit a tax refund claim for tools, fuel and anything else that applies to you all at the same time...

Can I claim my tools on my tax return?

Yes, if you have to complete a tax return you must enter your tool expenses on your return...

I’ve gone self employed – can I still claim tool tax relief?

Yes, even though you may now be self employed, you can still potentially claim tax relief for when you were employed under PAYE...

Mechanics Tax Rebate FAQs

Mechanics tax rebates

Tool tax rebates

Types of tool tax rebate

Tool tax rebates other expenses and tax returns

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Use our Mechanics tax rebate guide to find out more and how to claim.