6/30/2023 0 Comments Accounting for contractor expenses![]() ![]() The cost of an annual medical check-up.You can claim for the cost of an annual eye test.Finance charges, such as monthly business banking fee.Subsistence costs – as long as you are not working at a temporary workplace for 24 months of more.Relocation, including removal expenses – subject to certain conditions.Accommodation expenses, such as hotels – as long as you are working away from your permanent residential address.Training courses – if directly related to your contract work.Cost of postage, stationery, printing, etc.Subscriptions to eligible professional organisations (on HMRC’s prescribed list).Subscriptions to professional magazines.You can pay for life insurance via your company, as long as it’s a relevant life policy – this is very tax efficient.You can reclaim the cost of parking, all other types of transport, and any congestion charge fees. Find out more about mileage expenses and be aware of the 24-month rule. You can claim 45p/mile for the first 10,000 miles (and 25p thereafter) if you use your own car for business reasons. Or, just business phone calls if itemised on a personal bill. Cost of phone and broadband – if the contracts are in the company name.Business insurance, such as professional indemnity insurance and business liability cover.Any Employers’ National Insurance payable on salaries.Your salary (and spouse, if applicable).Professional fees, such as accountancy fees, or the costs of using a solicitor for business purposes.Here are some of the typical expenses your company is allowed to claim back against its Corporation Tax bill: Typical contractor expenses There are many ‘grey areas’ – for example, if you claim for something that has a ‘dual-purpose’ (personal and business use), so you should always check with your accountant if you are unsure about the validity of your expense claims. It doesn’t matter how they were paid for, as long as they are legitimate in nature. You may have paid these out of your own pocket – and reclaimed them from your company, or the company may have paid them directly. ![]() The golden rule is that you can only claim for business expenses you incur wholly and exclusively in the course of your contracting work. Here we look at the most typical contractor expenses, and the rules you must follow to ensure any claims you make are legitimate. If you are a professional contractor, you can claim back a wide variety of expenses against your limited company’s tax bill. ![]()
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