UK based SST Members can now claim tax relief on their annual SST membership and insurance. The Society of Sports Therapists (The SST) has been approved by HMRC with effect from 6th April 2024, and we are now on their list of approved professional associations.
An Important Note: Only Members who have taken out insurance with The SST can claim relief on the full amount paid. If you have taken out insurance elsewhere you are only eligible to claim tax relief on your SST membership fee.
The amount of tax relief granted will of course depend on your level of SST insurance cover (if applicable) and your personal tax band.
Employed Members
As an SST Member, if you are in employment, you will require a Government Gateway User ID to claim this tax relief. This can be set up using your National Insurance Number and a payslip/P60/passport.
See link here: Use a Government Gateway user ID – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are fortunate enough to have your SST membership and insurance paid in full by your employer, you are NOT eligible to claim tax relief on either part of the fee. If it is just your insurance that is paid by your employer, you can claim tax relief on your membership fee.
Self – Employed Members
As a self- employed SST member, tax relief is claimed via your Self- Assessment tax return.
HMRC
The online guidance states ‘your organisation can tell you how much tax you’re allowed to claim back’. The SST can only confirm whether you are a Member and if you have paid an insurance fee with The SST.
The information also says you can claim back tax relief for the current tax year and the 4 previous tax years. As the HMRC approval is dated 6th April 2024, Tax Relief is for payments made on or after this date in 2024 and no earlier.
Claim tax relief for your job expenses: Professional fees and subscriptions – GOV.UK
(listed under the letter T The Society of Sports Therapists).
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