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Claim tax back for your work gear

If you’ve paid for your own tools, PPE, or uniform, and your employer hasn’t reimbursed you, you could claim a tax rebate worth £60–£2,500.

  • Check your eligibility in 2 minutes
  • Reclaim up to 4 years of tax history
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What you can claim

What qualifies for a rebate?

You can backdate claims for up to 4 tax years. HMRC allows tax relief on out-of-pocket costs for essential items you need to do your job. This includes:

Tools

Tools you’ve purchased or replaced.

Washing

Washing and maintaining your uniform.

Clothing

Protective clothing like boots, or hi-vis.

Uniforms

Branded uniforms or specialist workwear.

How it works

Three steps, start to finish

  1. 01

    You’ve paid for work gear

    Whether it’s tools, uniform or PPE, you’ve spent money to do your job and haven’t been fully reimbursed.

  2. 02

    We calculate your rebate

    We check which tax years you’re eligible for and submit the claim on your behalf, backdated up to 4 years.

  3. 03

    We transfer your tax rebate

    Once your rebate is approved, we transfer it straight to your account. No forms, no follow-ups, just money back, fast.

£60–£2,500

What a work gear tax rebate is worth

4 years

Of tax history you can backdate a claim across

You only pay if we succeed. There are no hidden fees, we only charge once your tax rebate has been paid into your account.

Why Taxbax

Why people choose us for their tax rebates

Expert tax support

From checking your eligibility to submitting your claim, we handle the tax rebate process simply, securely and stress-free.

No hidden fees

You only pay if we succeed. There are no hidden fees, we only charge once your tax rebate has been paid into your account.

2-minute process

Speed matters. We work quickly to file your claim, so your rebate is processed and paid as soon as possible, usually in a few weeks.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can I claim tax back for buying my own tools?

Yes. If you’ve bought tools for work and your employer hasn’t reimbursed you, HMRC allows tax relief on those costs. You may be able to claim back up to 4 years.

What protective clothing qualifies for a rebate?

Protective clothing you need to do your job, like boots or hi-vis, where you paid for it yourself and weren’t fully reimbursed.

Can I get a rebate for washing my uniform at home?

Yes — washing and maintaining your uniform is one of the costs you can claim for. There’s more detail on our uniform laundry rebates page.

How much can I claim for tools, PPE and uniform?

A work gear tax rebate is worth £60–£2,500. What you get back depends on what you bought, what you spent and how many of the last 4 tax years you can claim for.

Do I need receipts to make a claim?

Start the free eligibility check and we’ll confirm exactly what’s needed for your claim before anything is submitted to HMRC.

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We’ve already helped thousands reclaim the money that is rightfully theirs

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