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Telecoms tax rebate

Telecoms tax rebate

Do you work as a telecommunications engineer for companies like Sky, BT, or Virgin Media? If you’re a telecoms worker based in the UK, you could be due a tax refund. Whether your job involves travelling between sites, using personal tools, or covering other work-related expenses, you may be entitled to make a telecoms tax rebate claim. Swift Refunds is here to make the process easy, guiding you every step of the way to ensure you get back what you’re owed from HMRC, quickly and stress-free!
In 2022 we have reclaimed over £23 million in tax rebates back from HMRC

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.

Telecoms Tax Rebate - Claim Now!

Are you in the telecoms industry and think you may be due a tax rebate? Find out whether you’re entitled to make a telecoms tax claim by answering a few simple questions below.

What Is a Telecoms Tax Rebate?

A telecoms tax rebate is a refund for telecoms workers who are based in the UK, and have overpaid taxes or haven’t claimed back for work-related expenses, such as travel between sites, tools, or equipment costs. Many telecoms workers are unaware they qualify for a tax refund, and the process can be complicated, with lots of paperwork and attention to detail. That’s where we come in—making it easy for you to claim your telecoms tax rebate with minimal effort!

What Can I Claim a Telecoms Tax Rebate On?

If you have used personal funds to cover various work costs, you can claim a refund on:
  • Food and drink on the go
  • Vehicles for work use
  • Fuel/mileage costs
  • Travel expenses
  • Overnight expenses (accommodation)
  • Protective clothing and uniform (including washing and maintenance of your uniform)
  • Tools and work equipment needed to carry out your job
  • Professional fees and subscriptions
  • Telecoms-related training (courses and certifications)

How Far Back Can I Claim?

Current legislation in the UK says you can go back up to four tax years when you claim a 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 2020.
A timeline graphic showing how far back you can claim a tax refund in the UK.

How Do I Make a Telecoms Tax Claim?

Making a telecoms tax claim isn’t always straightforward—leave it to Swift Refunds!
Filing for a tax rebate as a telecoms worker can be tricky, with various expenses and forms to account for. It’s important to ensure that every allowable cost, like travel or equipment, is correctly included. Submitting an incorrect claim could lead to missed refunds or penalties from the HMRC.

That’s where we come in. Our team of specialists will handle the entire process, ensuring your claim is accurate and you get the maximum refund. Contact us today with any questions about your telecoms tax claim, we’re happy to help!

Customer Stories

Swift Refunds has helped many UK telecoms workers to claim back what they are entitled to, check out what our clients have to say about their experience with us.

How Long Do Telecoms Tax Claims Take?

The duration of your tax refund process can depend on these two factors:
  1. How fast you can get the required information to Swift Refunds.
  2. 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.

Telecoms Tax Rebate FAQs

If you are a UK-based worker in the telecommunications industry, who regularly needs to travel between job sites, purchase your own tools and equipment, or incur other work-related expenses such as fuel or food on the go, you may be eligible. Whether you’re a PAYE employee or a self-employed telecoms worker, you could meet the criteria for a tax refund. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us today!

Yes, to make a maximised tax refund you must keep a log of all work-related expenses, as this will be submitted within your claim. This could include, but is not limited to; receipts for tools, fuel, proof of uniform cleaning, meal receipts, and more.
If your employer has reimbursed you for any work-related expenses, the HMRC will not accept this claim. However, if you have incurred further expenses after your employer has reimbursed you, you can certainly claim for this!
You can backdate your expense claims for the last four years. To start a telecoms tax claim you will need the following information:
  • Photo ID (driving licence and passport)
  • Or, if you only have one of these you can provide proof of address (bank statement, utility bill, or tax bill)
  • P60 or wage slips for each tax year you wish to claim for
Claiming a telecoms tax rebate directly through the HMRC doesn’t always incur a fee, however, many individuals and businesses choose to use professional services, like the service we offer at Swift Refunds, to ensure their claims are accurate and maximised, which does have a fee. We understand that making a claim can be extremely time-consuming, and any small mistake can incur a fee, which is why we offer a 100% Swift Guarantee, meaning that you don’t have to worry about the HMRC asking for any of your money back. As long as you give us full and accurate information, if the HMRC doesn’t agree with how much we’ve claimed and asked for any money back, we will pay it.