Tax Rebates by Job

Different jobs come with different work costs, and HMRC lets you claim tax relief on many of them. Whatever you do, if you pay for your own uniform, tools, travel, professional fees or working away costs, and your employer does not reimburse you, there is a good chance you are owed a refund, and you can usually claim several years at once. Find your job below.

Healthcare and care

• Nurses and healthcare workers
• Healthcare assistants and support workers
• Care workers and carers

Trades and construction

• Construction workers and CIS subcontractors
• Electricians
• Plumbers

Transport and logistics

• HGV and lorry drivers
• Warehouse and factory workers

Public service and education

• Teachers and teaching assistants
• Police officers
• Armed forces personnel
• Security officers and door supervisors

Hospitality, retail and cleaning

• Hospitality and catering workers
• Retail workers
• Cleaners

Motoring, energy and personal services

• Mechanics and vehicle technicians
• Delivery drivers and couriers
• Offshore and oil and gas workers
• Hairdressers and beauticians

Not sure if your job qualifies?

Even if your trade is not listed, the same principle applies. If you pay for work essentials yourself, you may be owed tax relief. The most common claims across all jobs are uniform upkeep, work mileage, tools and professional fees. The quickest way to find out is to have your situation reviewed.

Start your claim with TaxPro and we will check exactly what your job lets you claim, on a no win, no fee basis.

This page is part of our tax rebate guides.