Subscription tax relief
The ‘NASUWT’s brief guide to tax for teachers’ is a document that has been drawn up in consultation with senior HM Revenue and Customs officials. It provides a brief outline of the various tax allowances which teachers may be able to claim under UK legislation. Topics covered include:
- Expenses;
- Subscriptions to NASUWT;
- Subscriptions to the various General Teaching Councils;
- Special clothing;
- Books and journals;
- Equipment;
- Home accommodation;
- Qualifying travelling expenses;
- Travelling expenses arising from redeployment;
- Examination marking;
- Pension benefits; and
- Consultancy work.
See the Resource box opposite for a pdf of this document.
Here is a link to the HM Revenue and Customs (new window) website.
Please note that the guidance given by NASUWT in this document is advisory and has no binding force as decisions on individual claims will depend on all the facts and circumstances.
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