Can I claim expenses for working from home for my business?

Business owners can claim the expense of using their home as an office, (as a business expense), based on the portion of rent, mortgage interest, council tax, water, fuel etc. used while working on the business at home. There are 2 ways to calculate this: Weekly...

What is the 24 month rule for travel expenses?

When an employee or director travels to a temporary place of employment, from their permanent place of employment (usually the home address for Personal Service Companies), then they can claim tax relief on relating travel & subsistence expenses.  However, if/when...

Can I claim Flat Rate Expenses when working abroad?

The normal way to claim expenses when overseas is to record your actual travelling expenses (including flights, taxis, accommodation and meals).  You have to be disciplined and convert any foreign currency payments into Sterling for the actual transaction date....

What expenses are not deductible for tax purposes?

Here is a list of certain expenses that aren’t tax deductible – but which regularly get claimed, or questioned, by clients: Clothing Unless it’s protective clothing, or a uniform, clothing is not tax deductible. Spectacles Eye tests are claimable for workers using...

Can I claim my new computer as a business expense?

Sole Traders / Partnerships.  If the computer is purchased for part business/part private, then the business portion of the cost can be claimed.  VAT claimed back on the purchase must be in the same proportion. Limited Companies. The full cost of the computer can be...