F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC

Flight Sergeant with Royal Air Force Air Cadets embarking upon my journey to support air cadet gliding.

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[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

Car thieves in operation on #WoodlandsEstate #Netherley #L27 must have been disturbed last night and dropped their tool. Hopefully they didn't get away with anything 🤞

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

So it's been a bit quiet on the flying front due to illness. Great to get back at it this weekend with check flight and practice launch failure completed along with passing my @BritishGliding bronze theory exam. 💪

[632 Volunteer Gliding Squadron @632VGS]

Cracking training weekend at RAF Honington with @611VGS. We helped 4 staff gain their winch operators qualification. @fts_2 @CERegionRAFAC @ComdtAC @aircadets #632vgsontour

[611 Volunteer Gliding Squadron @611VGS]

Remember, it’s OK to not be OK, and it’s good to talk, whether to those close to you or a complete stranger. Just remember that you are not alone.

#worldmentalhealthday @RAFAC_MHealth @aircadets @nswingatc @BedsCambsWing @EssexWingATC

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

Busy weekend with @611VGS delivering some winch training and supporting them. Nice to get a new site in the logbook with a pax flight too 😁 #gliding #632vgsontour

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

Nice day for committing aviation. Another hour in the logbook with a solo flight in the Astir. Even went to check on @632VGS whilst I was out 😂

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

@HMRCcustomers Thanks Nancy, the problem is lots of Volunteers getting their p87 rejected and being asked to send list of all journeys and details of training and holding periods to appeal, we are not service personnel. Seems to be a lack of understanding of Cadet Force Adult Volunteers in HMRC

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

@HMRCcustomers why is it so hard for volunteers to claim the tax relief on the underpayment for mileage?

I'm hearing from so many volunteers who are getting letters saying it's employment and not entitled when we are not employees, is this a major gap in your staff training?

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

@HMRCcustomers /2 its hit and miss depending on the competence of the person who picks up the form with some getting processed without issue and others being asked for mountains of paperwork. Can vary from year to year inthe same way paid one year lots of hassle the next

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

@HMRCcustomers Have a read here, https://t.co/lsqTdxL5sC

All they are asking for is the tax relief on the 20ppm difference between what is paid and the HMRC Approved rate. They are being asked for informatgion like holding periods but they are not service personnel.

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

@HMRCcustomers /2 they could get 20 days VA over a year (28 max) but volunteer for 50 or even 100 days a year. Other than the 25ppm for mileage they pay tax on all VA with it all treated as profit despite eg having to provide their own meals on all those additional days.

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

@HMRCcustomers morning Steve, essentially voluntary youth leaders. Majority of days they receive no allowance for food or other expenses, just get the mileage reimbursed at a lower rate, 25ppm. They do have taxable income from the days they receive VA as they are taxed at their PAYE rate

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

@HMRCcustomers Less in Volunteer Allowance but most are taxed on D0 basis on their VA, so are taxed on that, and they are tax payers in their day jobs.

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

@HMRCcustomers 2/ some years the p87 is dealt with without issue others they're told they're employees and have a lot of hassle dealing with HMRC to sort

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

@HMRCcustomers They receive Volunteer Allowance for some days but travel a lot more to the place of volunteering. They get reimbursed at 25p per mile by the MOD and are just trying to claim the tax relief on the difference to the HMRC approved mileage rate

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

All loaded up and ready for #AirAndSpaceCamp this will be my first year supporting this amazing camp can't wait to meet all our amazing #aircadets over the coming days!
#RAFACNASC

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

Straight onto the airfield this afternoon and good to get a few launches using the remote light boxes on the winches at Little Rissington. Time to unpack ready to welcome cadets from tomorrow as it's a @632VGS takeover.
#aircadets #noordinaryhobby #whatwedo #632vgsontour

[F/Sgt Andy Hagan RAFAC @VGS_SNCO]

Take a look at this @aircadets @2ftsCamp 😍

[RAF Shawbury Gliding Club @RAFShawburyGC]

Our latest post: Take an aerial view of the 2023 RAF Cosford Air Show K21 Aerobatics Display @BritishGliding https://t.co/6KFNP3hwzJ

[QAIC - RAFAC @qaic_rafac]

🌟🌟Applications for the No.16 Qualified Aerospace Instuctors Course are OPEN NOW!🌟🌟

Speak to your local unit staff for more details, including how to apply and eligibility requirements.

Good luck!✈️

@ComdtAC @fts_2 @aircadets

[Andy Hagan @canoe_crazy]

🚨If you bank with @chase_uk check your accounts, guessing with the delayed response times from @ChaseSupportUK a lot have been hacked overnight. Sons had his savings wiped out in early hours been waiting over an hour. Will be moving mine for safety.