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Tax
Get expert advice, support and guidance to help you understand and navigate tax information.
Tax relief
Tax relief for locum doctors
As a locum doctor you may work via an agency or the NHS, or you may decide to operate through a limited company. Read the guidance and advice about tax relief for locum doctors.
Tax claim form
Claim tax on your BMA subscription
As a BMA member you may be eligible to claim tax back from your BMA subscription.
Expert tax advice
Expert tax advice from Ernst and Young
Ernst and Young, a team of dedicated tax professionals, can help guide you through the ever-changing landscape of tax legislation and HMRC practices and guidelines.
IR35
How IR35 affects doctors
Read our tax guidance on IR35 and what changes are due to take place from April 2020.
