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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
HMRC reveal top reasons for fraudulent work expenses
It's easy to accidentally claim back for something that isn't allowed. Take a look at the most common reasons for invalid expense claims. You can't claim for any expenses that your employer has already reimbursed. HMRC posted on X: "Don't get caught out by invalid working from home expense claims. Use our free eligibility checker before making any claims, even if you have an agent." Don't get caught out by invalid working from home expense claims. ❌ Use our free eligibility checker before making any claims, even if you have an agent. ✅ Click the link below to learn more. 👇 — HM Revenue & Customs (@HMRCgovuk) May 29, 2025 HMRC says you cannot claim the following Travel and overnight expenses if travelling or commuting to and from your normal place of work Lunch costs when you are travelling to your normal workplace - you can only claim expenses for food and drink when travelling to a temporary place of work Food you bring from home when travelling to a temporary workplace, you can only claim the cost of food you paid for during your time away Working from home costs when you have an office base but choose not to work there. If your employment contract lets you work from home some or all of the time, for example as part of flexible working arrangements, then you won't be eligible for this relief Uniform, work clothing and tools that have already been provided by an employer can't be claimed - this includes choosing to purchase 'better quality' alternatives to those provided by your employer Uniform washing costs when your employer has a laundry facility that you choose not to use, such as by washing your uniform at home instead Workwear that doesn't include a visible logo, for example, if your employer advises you to wear all black clothing this is not an eligible expense Union fees, unlike certain professional membership fees, aren't an allowable expense Any work expenses that are already covered by your employer Five things to keep in mind before claiming Have you got evidence to back up your expense claim? From 14 October 2024, we will require customers who want to claim work expenses to provide supporting evidence to prove their eligibility before we progress the claim. Tax relief on expenses won't necessarily lead to a repayment. Some expenses are automatically coded through to the following year – check your tax code is still correct. Expenses must be completely work-related and necessary for you to do your job. You can't claim for any expenses that your employer has already reimbursed. If you had an eligible claim in a previous job but the terms are different in a new job, then you may have incorrect items in your tax code. If you pay tax through 'pay as you earn', you're unlikely to need to claim expenses through Self Assessment. Recommended reading: How to make a claim from HMRC If you think you are on the wrong tax code, you can contact HMRC on 0300 200 330 or speak to an advisor online via their live chat service. HMRC will contact your employer to correct your tax code and you will get any money you overpaid in tax in your next payslip. You can also claim back up to four additional years if you have been overpaying for some time.
Glasgow Times
05-06-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
HMRC is urging anyone with kids aged 15
In a post on X, it said: "If you became a parent before May 2000, you may have Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) missing from your National Insurance record. This could mean you're missing out on State Pension payments." For someone with 13 missing years, who lives for another 20 years, it can be worth as much as £100,000 or more in State Pension payments. If you became a parent before May 2000, you may have Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) missing from your National Insurance record. This could mean you're missing out on State Pension payments. Check if you can apply for HRP below. ⬇️ — HM Revenue & Customs (@HMRCgovuk) May 19, 2025 What is Home Responsibilities Protection? Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) was given for full tax years (6 April to 5 April) between 1978 and 2010, if any of the following were true: you were claiming Child Benefit for a child under 16 you were caring for a child with your partner who claimed Child Benefit instead of you you were getting Income Support because you were caring for someone who was sick or disabled you were caring for a sick or disabled person who was claiming certain benefits National Insurance credits for parents and carers replaced HRP from 6 April 2010. Who qualified automatically for HRP? Most people got HRP automatically if they were: getting Child Benefit in their name for a child under the age of 16 and they had given the Child Benefit Office their National Insurance number getting Income Support and they did not need to register for work because they were caring for someone who was sick or disabled If your partner claimed Child Benefit instead of you, you may be able to transfer HRP from a partner you lived with if they claimed Child Benefit while you both cared for a child under 16 and they do not need the HRP. If you reached State Pension age before 6 April 2008, you cannot transfer HRP. HRP for caring for a sick or disabled person If you spent at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with a long-term illness or disability between 6 April 1978 and 5 April 2002, you may also be able to claim. They must have been getting one of the following benefits: Attendance Allowance Disability Living Allowance at the middle or highest rate for personal care Constant Attendance Allowance The benefit must have been paid for 48 weeks of each tax year on or after 6 April 1988 or every week of each tax year before 6 April 1988. If you were getting Carer's Allowance You do not need to apply for HRP if you were getting Carer's Allowance. You'll automatically get National Insurance credits and would not usually have needed HRP, but check - just to be sure. Recommended reading: If you were a foster carer or caring for a friend or family member's child You can also apply if, for a full tax year between 2003 and 2010, you were either: a foster carer caring for a friend or family member's child ('kinship carer') in Scotland All of the following must also be true: you were not getting Child Benefit you were not in paid work you did not earn enough in a tax year for it to count towards the State Pension Married women or widows You cannot get HRP for any complete tax year if you were a married woman or a widow and had chosen to pay reduced rate Class 1 National Insurance contributions as an employee (commonly known as the small stamp), or you had chosen not to pay Class 2 National Insurance contributions when self-employed
South Wales Argus
04-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
HMRC is urging anyone with kids aged 15
In a post on X, it said: "If you became a parent before May 2000, you may have Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) missing from your National Insurance record. This could mean you're missing out on State Pension payments." For someone with 13 missing years, who lives for another 20 years, it can be worth as much as £100,000 or more in State Pension payments. If you became a parent before May 2000, you may have Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) missing from your National Insurance record. This could mean you're missing out on State Pension payments. Check if you can apply for HRP below. ⬇️ — HM Revenue & Customs (@HMRCgovuk) May 19, 2025 What is Home Responsibilities Protection? Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) was given for full tax years (6 April to 5 April) between 1978 and 2010, if any of the following were true: you were claiming Child Benefit for a child under 16 you were caring for a child with your partner who claimed Child Benefit instead of you you were getting Income Support because you were caring for someone who was sick or disabled you were caring for a sick or disabled person who was claiming certain benefits National Insurance credits for parents and carers replaced HRP from 6 April 2010. Who qualified automatically for HRP? Most people got HRP automatically if they were: getting Child Benefit in their name for a child under the age of 16 and they had given the Child Benefit Office their National Insurance number getting Income Support and they did not need to register for work because they were caring for someone who was sick or disabled If your partner claimed Child Benefit instead of you, you may be able to transfer HRP from a partner you lived with if they claimed Child Benefit while you both cared for a child under 16 and they do not need the HRP. If you reached State Pension age before 6 April 2008, you cannot transfer HRP. HRP for caring for a sick or disabled person If you spent at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with a long-term illness or disability between 6 April 1978 and 5 April 2002, you may also be able to claim. They must have been getting one of the following benefits: Attendance Allowance Disability Living Allowance at the middle or highest rate for personal care Constant Attendance Allowance The benefit must have been paid for 48 weeks of each tax year on or after 6 April 1988 or every week of each tax year before 6 April 1988. If you were getting Carer's Allowance You do not need to apply for HRP if you were getting Carer's Allowance. You'll automatically get National Insurance credits and would not usually have needed HRP, but check - just to be sure. Recommended reading: If you were a foster carer or caring for a friend or family member's child You can also apply if, for a full tax year between 2003 and 2010, you were either: a foster carer caring for a friend or family member's child ('kinship carer') in Scotland All of the following must also be true: you were not getting Child Benefit you were not in paid work you did not earn enough in a tax year for it to count towards the State Pension Married women or widows You cannot get HRP for any complete tax year if you were a married woman or a widow and had chosen to pay reduced rate Class 1 National Insurance contributions as an employee (commonly known as the small stamp), or you had chosen not to pay Class 2 National Insurance contributions when self-employed
