A calculator is also available to help calculate what amount may be due.
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mel Stride MP, said:
“We know what a difference tax relief can make to hard-working customers, especially at this time of year. HMRC is keen to make sure customers get all the relief they’re entitled to, by using the online service.”
“Tax relief isn’t available for all employment expenses, so the online Check If You Can Claim tool is very helpful – then if your claim is approved, your full tax relief will be paid directly into your bank account.”
Common examples include:
• repairing or replacing small tools needed to do their job (for example, scissors or an electric drill) • cleaning, repairing or replacing specialist clothing (for example, a branded uniform or safety boots) • business mileage (but not for the cost of commuting) • travel and overnight expenses • professional fees and subscriptions
The top professions most likely to make a claim include:
• Healthcare workers, • people working in food and retail, and • workers in the construction industry
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Latest tax refund email Scam 30 January 2019
Ahead of the 31 January self assessment deadline, fraudsters are once again on the move with emails claiming you are entitled to a tax refund.
Wording (in bad English, which is always a sign) is along the lines of:
“HM Revenue & Customs - Tax Notice We would like to notify that you are eligible to claim a tax refund of amount £XXX.XX GBP According to calculation of your last year's fiscal activities, we have concluded that your are eligible to claim a tax refund of amount £439.90 GBP. You can submit an application to claim your refund by clicking on "Claim Now" below. You are just a few steps away from claiming your tax refund and get it deposited in your account. You can also get this settled in your next tax return just by ignoring this email. -the link expires on February 01, 2019. -have your credit/debit card ready -follow the instructions on your screen” Often HMRC related email scams spoof the branding of GOV.UK and well-known credit cards in an attempt to look authentic. The recipient’s name and email address may be included several times within the email itself. Fraudulent emails and texts will regularly include links which take the recipient to websites where their information can be stolen
Follow phishing advice from HMRC:
• Recognise the signs - genuine organisations like banks and HMRC will never contact you out of the blue to ask for your PIN, password or bank details • Stay safe - do not give out private information, reply to text messages, download attachments or click on links in emails you weren’t expecting
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals
Payroll: need to know
cipp.org.uk
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