Expenses

[NightOwl1985]

Hi there,

I require an SIA licence. I have been issued a special condition-medical report. SIA is not paying for them. If I don't get the report- licence revoked. Can't go into work.

Can I claim these fees back? I am being told yes and no. I have seen this:


S336
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/deductions-for-work-expenses-480-chapter-7?fbclid=IwAR11ptD00pbWjap1UHkvyokLPVwc4qAiq6goaa0i88yGhZRPtLWy-FTGpMQ

[D&C]

Can I claim these fees back?

Not from HMRC no. You may be eligible to claim tax relief on the fees incurred however that is completely different to claiming back the fee itself.

For example if the report cost you say £100 and HMRC accept you can claim tax relief for the cost incurred then this would normally save you anywhere between £0 and £41 in tax. For most people it would save £20 tax.

In very niche circumstances it could save £60+ tax

[NightOwl1985]

Thank you.

I am being told angle towards the Equality Act as these fees are only applied to 74 people out of 400,000 in the UK. Not a tax matter but just a point.

I am PAYE. How would I claim? Do I need to send my Drs invoice/letter saying how much it is?

Thanks