Tax

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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. BMA guidance

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Claim tax on your BMA subscription

As a BMA member you may be eligible to claim tax back from your BMA subscription.

IR35

How IR35 affects doctors

Read our tax guidance on IR35 and what changes are due to take place from April 2021. BMA guidance