What electricians can claim
What HMRC allows for this work. Your specialist checks which apply to you.
Your own toolsHand and power tools bought for the job and not repaid. Full cost with statements, or the flat rate for your trade.Testers, drills, hand tools: full cost
Mileage in your own carBetween clients, sites or bases, not the normal commute. 55p a mile from April 2026 (45p before) less anything your employer pays.Home to site where the site is temporary
WorkwearWashing, repairing or replacing a uniform or specialist clothing, at HMRC's flat rate or actual cost. PPE is not claimable: your employer should provide it or repay you.Flat rate or actual cost
Union and professional feesIET and other bodies on HMRC's approved list (List 3). Unite and JIB are not on it, so their fees cannot be claimed.Full amount
Tom, employed electrician, 3 sites in 4 years
Drives 6,000 miles a year to temporary sites and spends about £600 a year on tools. About £660 tax back per year.
Figures are illustrative at the basic rate. Your real figure comes from your HMRC record, and you approve it before anything is filed.
How it works
Answer a few questions
60 seconds. Job, income, past claims, contact details. No documents yet.
Connect HMRC and prove it's you
Link your Government Gateway and pass a 5-minute identity check in the app.
Approve your estimate
Your specialist works out what you're owed. One tap to approve and it goes to HMRC.
HMRC pays, we pay you
Fee deducted, the rest lands in your bank, usually the next working day.
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Tokunbo VerifiedElectrician questions
How much does it cost?
37.5% plus VAT of the refund, minimum £45 plus VAT. No refund, no fee. Nothing upfront. Full fee page.
I am paid through CIS.
Then you need a Self Assessment return, not a PAYE claim. Our CIS page covers it: £220 plus VAT, full return included.
The firm gives me a van.
Then mileage does not apply, but tools and laundering still do.