Manchester Tax Rebate Guide

Are you living and working in Manchester?

Did you know that the Tax Office allows all UK taxpayers to reclaim the tax on work expenses?

As a born and bred Mancunian, or an international visitor, you could be missing out on thousands of pounds worth of UK tax rebates if you don’t make a claim.

How do I know if I’m entitled to claim a Manchester tax rebate?

If you:

• Work full time or part time
• Have more than one employer during the period you are claiming for.
• Were born in Manchester or are from somewhere else.
• Support City or United (Or have no sporting allegiance at all)
• Work in the private or public sector

Basically, if you pay UK income tax then you could be entitled to claim some tax back.

7 Manchester tax rebate facts

We have listed seven tax rebate facts for people living in and around Manchester. They cover many of the most common reasons why someone living in Manchester may be owed a tax rebate.

Work expenses

Thousands of taxpayers working in Manchester miss out on thousands of pounds of tax relief because they don’t know what they are entitled to. It’s up to you to figure out which ones apply to your situation.

Work Travel Expenses in Manchester

A daily commute to a permanent place of work is never applicable, unfortunately. But if your employer requires you to travel to temporary locations, in your own vehicle or by public transport, then you will normally have a legitimate claim. For example a Plumber traveling to different building sites and not just one depot.

Uniform and protective clothing tax rebates in Manchester

Nurses, shop assistants, council workers…, there seems to be more people with uniforms than without, when you start thinking about it. If you’ve got a uniform and your employer doesn’t supply laundry facilities you can claim tax relief for the cost of washing it at home. You can also claim for the cost of replacing uniform items if you are expected to pay for them yourself.

Manchester Trade Union and Professional Bodies

Many professional bodies and Trade Unions, like UNISON and the NMC, have negotiated an agreement with HMRC securing their members tax relief on their membership fee.

Protective Clothing and Tools Manchester Tax Rebate

Manchester continues to regenerate development investment grows, as does the demand for your skills. All expert tradespeople expect that they will need their own tools and protective clothing on the job. From steelies to toolboxes, the outlay can be quite substantial; but you can submit a claim to at least get the tax back on these purchases!

Leaving Manchester?

If you’re planning on leaving the UK you will normally leave behind some tax for the year in which you leave.

How to make a rebate claim from Manchester?

You can put it all together yourself using information from HMRC’s website and helpline service.

Many city of Manchester taxpayers consider it wise to seek professional advice right from the start of the process. The paperwork can be daunting and time consuming.

Tax Rebate Services’ qualified experts submit a bespoke tax relief claim for every client, which ensures they receive the maximum tax rebate they are entitled to.

Manchester tax rebate facts

• Your first tax rebate claim can be backdated for 4 years; you don’t even have to be still living in Manchester to apply.
• Your employer is not involved and applying for a tax rebate does not affect your status.
• You have nothing to lose. Like the fascinating Museum of Science and Industry, an enquiry into your tax position is completely free.