How to claim work uniform laundry tax rebate FOR FREE DON'T PAY ANY COMPANY TO DO THIS FOR YOU!!!!

I wanted to post about something which has been REALLY bugging me recently. A couple of years ago I heard about claiming back tax for laundering your work uniform, which I did (and I will tell you how to) and now there is this whole GLUT of companies offering to get you the refund and taking up to 30% of the amount rebated!!! This is so WRONG its frightening!!! Why pay a company to do this for you? These companies are preying on people who are not informed enough about this, because not enough clear information is on the internet about it. I am going to remedy that RIGHT NOW FOR FREE.

Ok, the following has to apply to you.

• You wear a recognisable uniform that shows you've got a certain job, like a branded T-shirt or police uniform. Also, we've heard reports that even plain clothes, without a logo, that you only wear for work may count - it's worth a try.
• Your employer requires you to wear it while you're working.
• You have to pay to clean, repair or replace it yourself. However, you can't claim if your employer washes your kit, provides facilities to do so (even if you don't use them) or pays you for doing this maintenance.
• You paid income tax in the year you are claiming for.

That's you? Good, time to get some money back AND have your tax code changed so that you pay less tax every year! Here is the template letter and the all important address which for some reason seems to be hidden from everyone on the internet. Copy and paste this into your word processor and post it away, and in a few weeks once HMRC have processed it you will pay a different tax code on your wages and will be recompensed either through your wages or by cheque for the amount, but this will ONLY DATE BACK THE LAST 6 YEARS.

(YOUR ADDRESS HERE)

HM Revenue & Customs
Pay As You Earn
PO Box 1970
Liverpool
L75 1WX

Dear HMRC,

RE: Washing Expenses
I work for -EMPLOYERS NAME- and have been employed there since -START DATE- . I am required to wash my work uniform which bears the company logo, it is given to me by employer and they do not have any washing facilities on site. I would not wear my uniform outside of work because it has my employers logo on it.

I would like to claim this expense from the above date. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Yours Faithfully

-SIGN-
-YOUR NAME-
-NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER-

There FINALLY on the internet EVERYTHING you need to claim this back FOR FREE KEEPING 100% of your compensation is finally out there!!

Have fun!