Claiming expenses – don’t get caught out by bad advice

Don’t get caught out by ‘tax experts’ offering to make expense claims for you.

Some people are eligible for tax rebates. There are also so-called ‘tax experts’ however who will offer to make expense claims for you, so they can claim a commission – even if you are not eligible to claim.

It is important to check what you can and can’t claim for. Visit GOV.UK and use the free online tool to check if you’re eligible to claim a tax refund.

To avoid making an invalid claim and repaying HMRC at a later date, always check you are eligible for any work-related expenses with HMRC online even if you are using a tax refund company. 

Recognise how to spot the signs of bad tax advice. Is it too good to be true? Make sure you do your research.

Reach out – Contact HMRC for help to get back on track.

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Read more about protecting yourself from financial fraud on our site.