Overview

• HMRC's uniform tax relief allows workers in specific professions or those purchasing specialist clothing to claim VAT-equivalent refunds on related expenses.
• Workers can backdate claims for up to four years, with pilots eligible for up to £1,010 in total refunds and other professions receiving proportionate amounts.
• The standard flat-rate allowance is £60 per year, translating to a £12 refund for basic rate taxpayers and £24 for higher rate taxpayers.
• Claims must be submitted via form P87, either online or by post, and expenses must be self-funded; employer-provided cleaning disqualifies eligibility.
• HMRC is actively notifying workers of the April 5, 2026 deadline to claim for the 2021/22 tax year, emphasizing the importance of acting promptly.