Security tax refund

Are you a security worker based in the UK? You may be entitled to a security tax refund on travel expenses, uniform costs, SIA licence fees, food on the go, and more! With the help of Swift Refunds, you can maximise your security tax rebate with little to no stress, simply fill in a few details on the form below and discover what the HMRC owes you.

In 2022 we have reclaimed over £23 million in tax rebates back from HMRC

Claim Your Security Tax Refund Now!

Whether you’re a security supervisor for private functions or a private officer for business premises, you could be owed a considerable amount from the HMRC. If you regularly incur work-related expenses such as uniform cleaning costs, overnight stays, or travel between sites, you can claim back tax using our form. Find out if you’re entitled to a refund today by filling in the claim form below.

Submit Your Claim

Do you work in lots of different locations to do your job and think you may be due a tax rebate? Well, find out whether you’re entitled to make a Tax claim by answering a few simple Tax-related questions below.

What Types of Security Workers Can Make a Claim?

Most security workers can claim their expenses, it’s not the type of security work that they do, but what qualifies as a work expense to get to and from a job, and to get the job done. Below are some of the security industries that can make a security tax rebate claim:

Security supervisor (to manage & control security functions & events)
Private officers (security workers to patrol clients’ premises & grounds)
Door supervisors (bouncers/doormen in pubs, clubs, and bars)
In-house security (shopping malls, stadiums & amusement parks)

What Can I Claim an SIA Tax Refund On?

You can claim back on most work-related expenses, so long as you have all the information available such as receipts, travel dates and places to maximise your SIA tax refund claim. You can claim on the following:

Food and drink on the go
Business travel costs including mileage expenses and public transport
Accommodation, parking, and tolls
Uniform, including cleaning, repairs, and replacements
Business phone (landline or mobile)
Advertising expenses
Administrative costs
Licence fees and training costs, such as SIA licence fees

How Far Back Can I Claim a Security Tax Refund?

Current legislation in the UK says you can go back up to four tax years when you claim a security tax refund. This means at the current moment in time you can claim for the following periods:

Effectively this means you can claim Tax relief from 6th April 2021.

What Information Do You Need For a Security Tax Refund?

In order to maximise your security tax refund claim, you will need to supply a list of places you have worked, your travel costs, any receipts for fuel, laundry, SIA renewal fees, and anything else you have paid for at your expense. You will also need documents including:

Photo ID (driver’s license or passport)
Proof of address (utility bills, bank statements, or phone bills)
Wage slips
P60 end-of-the-year certificate
P45
MOT certificate (if claiming company car or van)

How Do I Make a Security Tax Rebate?

It’s easy! Simply let Swift Refunds file your claim for you!

It’s complicated submitting a tax return of any kind, you have to pay close attention to every detail, ensuring you submit the correct information and don’t incur fines or get penalised. Would you be confident that you’re submitting the maximum claim?

If you reach out to Swift Refunds, you won’t need to stress over the finer details, we’ll take care of them for you! Contact our expert team today if you have any questions regarding your security tax rebate.

Customer Stories

We have helped thousands of security workers in the UK to maximise their SIA tax refund claims, check out what our happy clients have to say about their experience with us!

Matt hayes, serving in the raf

“I got over £3000 back and went on holiday!“
I saw the SWIFT advert on Facebook and thought I would give it a go. I work in the aviation engineering industry and use my own car to travel to base camp. I was happy when I spoke to SWIFT Refunds who informed me I was due a tax rebate of over £3000! This was the easiest money I ever got back! I used the money to book myself a holiday to Mexico.

Matt Hayes – member of the RAF

Jack owens professional athlete and rugby player

“I had no idea you could go back four years for a bigger refund“ I found out about Swift Refunds from the commercial director of the rugby club. I got in touch with Sharon and Denise who did all the work for me. The communication was great and a few months later I got over £3000 on a four-year tax refund.

Jack Owens – Widnes Vikings rugby player.

How Long Do Security Tax Rebates Take?

The duration of your security tax refund process can depend on these two factors:

How fast you can get the required information to Swift Refunds.
How busy HMRC are, this depends a lot on what time of the year it is.

The sooner you start a claim process, the better, as a standard claim takes 8-12 weeks for HMRC to process a tax refund.

As deadlines apply for making claims, we advise you to get in touch as early as possible to avoid excessive delays.

Security Tax Return FAQs

Can security guards claim a tax refund on travel expenses?

Yes, security workers, including security guards and officers can claim tax back on travel expenses if they use their own vehicle or public transport for work purposes and if their employer does not reimburse them. You may also claim a security tax refund on your uniform, SIA licence, hotel stays, and food on the go.

How long does a security tax rebate take?

The time it takes for you to receive your refund can vary depending on several factors, including how the claim is submitted, and the complexity of your SIA tax refund claim. When it comes to standard claims, it takes around 8-12 weeks to process, and for fast-track claims, it takes 6-8 weeks.

Can you claim a security tax refund on uniform costs?

Being a security worker often means you have to work in particular protective clothing and have specific safety gear. If you purchased the uniform yourself and paid to maintain it, you can claim a tax refund on this. If you are employed and your tax and national insurance contributions are paid through the PAYE system, you can claim on:

Uniform cleaning costs
Repairing work clothes
Replacing work clothes
Uniform upkeep (dry cleaning)

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