Can I claim a clothing tax refund?

The highest refund to date in the clothing sector is £2,576.37!*

*This figure is based on the highest refund recovered so far in this sector. Your actual refund amount may differ.

Employees in the clothing sector are entitled to claim back tax on:

Work uniform maintenance

Clothing that either bears your employer’s branding or logo, or would not be worn outside of work. If your employer does not provide on-site facilities to wash your uniform, you can claim for this expense.

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Work related expenses

Buying, repairing or replacing small tools can be claimed as a deductible expense, as well as repairing or replacing specialist clothing. Deductions may be claimed for business travel and mileage incurred when travelling between clients.

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Union Fees & Memberships

If you pay monthly or yearly subscriptions to your union or professional body, these may be tax-deductible, meaning you can claim back a percentage of the fees paid as a tax refund.

Tax Refund Calculator

Calculate your tax refund estimate by completing the fields below. This estimate is based on the average pay out that previous customers from the same industry have received over the last year.