Last updated: 1 May 2026
Job Expenses Tax Refund Calculator
If you spend your own money on things you need for your job — tools, professional subscriptions, travel to temporary workplaces — you can claim tax relief from HMRC. Use this calculator to estimate what you can get back. Backdate up to 4 years.
Only count expenses your employer didn’t reimburse, and that are for work, not personal use.
HMRC-approved trade unions, royal colleges, GMC, NMC, ACCA, etc.
Things you bought for work that your employer didn’t pay for.
Public transport, parking, etc. — for sites you work under 24 months. Not your usual commute.
Specialist clothing, business calls, books, etc. — anything bought wholly for the job.
You get back the tax you paid on the expenses, not the full expense amount. If your annual claim is over £2,500 you’ll need to use Self Assessment instead of P87. You’ll need receipts/evidence for claims since October 2024. Source: GOV.UK Tax Relief for Employees.
✓ Free to use · ✓ No sign-up · ✓ No personal data stored · ✓ Updated for 2026/27 tax year
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Apply directly to the official UK government source — no fees, no middlemen.
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