SE63650 - Tax treatment of firefighters: expenses deductions - laundering uniforms

A flat rate expense deduction has been agreed for firefighters and fire officers who

  • are required to wear a uniform as part of their duties, see SE32475 and
  • must meet the cost of laundry themselves.

The circumstances in which a deduction can be given are described in SE32710.

The amount of the deduction is



£
1995/96 onwards60
1991/92 to 1994/9545


In some circumstances an employee can request a deduction for the actual expense they have incurred instead of the flat rate expense, see SE32715.