Military Claim
Military Claims for Tax Rebates
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) states that armed forces personnel can claim tax rebates for all time spent deployed overseas. If deployed on active duty overseas for more than 183 days annually, your service will be considered full-time.
Armed forces personnel can claim tax rebates for various expenses associated with their military duties, including travel, accommodation, service pay, ancillary costs, and clothing expenses required by the employer.
What Expenses Qualify for Military Tax Refund?
To maximize your Armed Forces tax refund, consider claiming for more than just travel costs to temporary postings. Military tax refund claims can also encompass:
- Mess dress
- Food costs
- Time spent on secondments or temporary duty locations, including in support of MACA initiatives such as at Covid-19 testing stations.
- Career courses and trade training, including CMT or resettlement courses.
- Training conducted at civilian locations like universities, if part of your career development.
- Pre and post-deployment training.
- Regular assignments of under 2 years, both in the UK and overseas.
Eligibility Despite GYH or HTD Payments
Even if you receive GYH (Get You Home) pay or HTD (Home to Duty) payments from the MOD, you are still eligible to claim. These payments often do not cover all entitlements, and deductions are made from any claim submitted, as they are paid non-taxed.
Live in Married Quarters
If residing in married quarters and spending leave periods there, it typically counts as your main residence. Claims would cover travel between your married quarters and your workplace.
Live on Base
If residing on base part-time but returning home for weekends or leave, you may still be eligible. Claims would cover travel between your home address and your workplace.