Thread: Nurses registration

Quote: Originally Posted by fengirl . The lady barrister case concerned the purchase of black clothing for wear in court. She argued that, as a blonde, she would never normally wear black clothing and so the purchase of such items was wholly, etc. As an employee this was not allowed, although she may have got away with it as a self employed person. I used to deal with a well known TV personality who successfully claimed for his...

She is a McMillan nurse specialist as from this year the powers that be suggested that her team should were a uniform when out on visits. Where as previous years the team have gone on patient visits in their own smart dress code

Nurses can claim for under the flat rate allowance scheme for specialist tools and clothing. This is available at the same rate regardless of the actual expenditure. In most cases for a nurse this could be a uniform however it could just as easily be for something else that they have to maintain, even if this cost is insignificant. If you've got to justify it though saying you're a nurse and you wear a uniform is an easy win. The...

I've always heard the example of the Lady Barrister quoted. I'm not sure how she got on with the horse hair wig, but as I remember it she could not claim the rest of the "get up" was a unique uniform only suitable for her trade? Any accountants specialising in strippergramme workers

I agree with TM1976 - the fixed rate deduction for nurses is the same as all the other fixed rate deuctions - they are for the miantenance of uniform and also for any other expenses wholly and necessarily, etc. This might be special shoes, fob watches, tights, etc. The lady barrister case concerned the purchase of black clothing for wear in court. She argued that, as a blonde, she would never normally wear black clothing and so the purchase...

Im guessing your wife is in band 6 or 7 as a specialist nurse, she will in that case already be getting half the cost of her fee back already if she does indeed work for the NHS. £38! This is refunded in her pay. Check payslips to make sure she is getting this. see http://www.nursinginpractice.com/def...rticle.id=4667

Hi! I'm a dentist and I have lots (too many) subscriptions to pay. I write to HMRC every year detailing the subscriptions and they sort my tax code out, actually being very helpful into the bargain! I would write a letter detailing registration expenses etc AND saying about uniform, they will then write back to you for confirmation. That's my experience and it is well worthwhile. If you write, don't forget to include your NI no