About RIFT
RIFT has been providing a tax refund service to construction workers for over 10 years. They take the hassle away from doing the work providing you with the necessary paperwork and advice to maximise your rebate. If you are unsure of what information you need to send or would like help completing the paperwork RIFT are on hand to talk you through each step required to make the claim.
- Last year RIFT claimed tax refunds of £5.7 million in the UK for construction workers
- To date this year, RIFT have reclaimed in excess of £7million
- Team of experts have an unrivalled knowledge of the specialist taxation law
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B&CE in Partnership with RIFT
B&CE has teamed up with RIFT, offering you access to a service which offers real financial benefit. If eligible, you can claim tax relief on the cost of travelling to and from temporary workplaces if you use your own vehicle or public transport.
- Potential annual average refund of £600-£800.
- Eligible individuals can claim for up to 6 years historically.
- Subsistence can also be claimed back – toll, car parking, overnight accommodation and evening meals (receipts required).
- 45p for the first 10,000 miles, 25p thereafter.
- If a claim cannot be made RIFT will not charge you for their services
Am I Eligible?
For individuals employed on PAYE, you will need to satisfy the following:
- You have been continuously employed and are expected to move from site to site (i.e. you have not been employed on a fixed contract or employed to work specifically on one site).
- You use a privately owned vehicle or public transport to travel to temporary work places.
- You have visited more than 1 site.
For those on CIS, RIFT can provide a hassle-free service to complete your tax return at a highly competitive fixed fee.
Making a Claim
In order to process your claim RIFT will ask you to complete a 10 Easy Step Booklet, this will allow them to contact HRMC on your behalf and provide them the relevant information to submit a claim. RIFT is on hand to help you complete this form and can arrange a convenient time to talk you through it over the phone.
The types of information required are:
- Employer
- Pay
- Other Income.
- Site History
- Details of Vehicle(s) used
- Other Expenses.
If you would like more information please contact us 01293 586790.