Flat Rate Expense (FRE )

[bloomingflower]

Hi All !


I have just found out something that may be of interest to some other peeps. (Credit goes to Refie 999 of RUC and BC)

If you wear a company uniform and you have to launder it yourself.. you can claim back monies going back up to 6 years. Its worth finding out if you are on the right tax code cos if you are not, then it will be adjusted accordingly. It is called the Flat Rate Expense, FRE)

All you need to do is call your Tax Office (tip; you can call your company head office to find out the number ) and they will ask you to send them original copies of your p60s going back 6 yrs and to also include a covering letter explaining that you wear a company uniform and you have to launder it your self. Make sure you include your National Insurance number, and the company you work for.

There is one downfall tho.. you have to wait 8 weeks for your claim to be processed ( I just spoke to my Tax Office on the phone, but the lady didn't say if that was the same for all Tax Offices.


Ive also included a link of a flat rate expenses table of amounts which show amounts from year 2004 onwards>>>>>Other expenses: flat rate expenses: table of agreed amounts for 2004/05 onwards

BF xx

[Curlyben]

Re: Flat Rate Expense (FRE )

Interesting, but what's the bottom line.
How much can be potentially recouped ??

Come on, show me the money !!!

[bloomingflower]

Re: Flat Rate Expense (FRE )

lol Curlyben ! when I spoke to the lady on the phone she said that the figures you will get will vary, the figures going back 6 years could/will be different in each tax year. Its all to do with your tax code I guess... So,, its worth a shot to see how much you can get back..

I am preparing claim even as we speak lol



BF xx

[Curlyben]

Re: Flat Rate Expense (FRE )

Cool keep us updated to see if it's worth while.
Hey I'm a lazy ass and freely admit it

[Paule]

Re: Flat Rate Expense (FRE )

My wife used to do this, when she worked at Asda

It was about £60 a year you got, so not loadsamoney

although they will backdate up to 6 six years

[bloomingflower]

Re: Flat Rate Expense (FRE )

Thanxs Curlyben.. will deffo keep you informed as soon as I hear back from TO ....


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Thanxs Pkea ! well at least its better than a kick in the teeth lmao..

You know what they say? every little helps ! lol ohh thats Tesco,.. not Asda !! :rofl:




BF xx

[bloomingflower]

Re: Flat Rate Expense (FRE )

Hi All


Quick update and wipe dust off this thread. This thread hasn't seen September ! LOL :wink:


Our postie delivered a letter this morning from HM Revenue and Customs dated 9th October 2008 with regards to my O/Hs Flat Rate Expenses claim.



Dear Mr ****

Thank you for sending me your P60s.


I am in the process of reviewing your income tax liability for the 5 years to 5th April 2008, taking into account your claim for tax relief for the laundering of work wear. You will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.


Your sincerely

Mrs ****

"You will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible." (What she really means is.. it will be another couple of years til you hear the outcome ! ) :flypig:



Bf xx