Mystery shopping thread xiii ** please don't mention client names on here **

josie

Mrs.T20 wrote: »

I have read the first page and am aware of what you can claim for. However, my question is, can we claim for car park/ pay and display tickets via the tax return? Your responses will be much appreciated.
Thank you in advance

Yes, you can claim all expenses related to your shop.

ljshopper

They are really keen to make sure you can find it all arent they.

jc2703

Mrs.T20 wrote: »

I have read the first page and am aware of what you can claim for. However, my question is, can we claim for car park/ pay and display tickets via the tax return? Your responses will be much appreciated.
Thank you in advance

Providing the charges were incurred as part of your MSing then yes you can claim them.

TractorGirl327

Mrs.T20 wrote: »

I have read the first page and am aware of what you can claim for. However, my question is, can we claim for car park/ pay and display tickets via the tax return? Your responses will be much appreciated.
Thank you in advance

jc2703 wrote: »

Providing the charges were incurred as part of your MSing then yes you can claim them.

Yes, you can put car park tickets through. I also claim for Dartford Tunnel tolls if I am going over the river for jobs!

look_after_the_pennies

I just wanted to show my appreciation to those that give advice on this board. :beer: Even though I have been mystery shopping since last summer, I am still constantly learning about this profession and appreciate the tips given on here. I had a begging call tonight asking if I could do a couple of urgent jobs next week and luckily I could since I have a day off from my full time job. Thanks to some comments on here, I was not shy and had the courage to barter with the caller to get an increase on the fees. Extra fees were given! :beer:

Mrs.T20

Thanks for all your replies

Tbh, it's all pay and display around my area's and sometimes when the job is a low fee, it does put you off doing it but not any more :j

Hollypear

look_after_the_pennies wrote: »

I just wanted to show my appreciation to those that give advice on this board. :beer: Even though I have been mystery shopping since last summer, I am still constantly learning about this profession and appreciate the tips given on here. I had a begging call tonight asking if I could do a couple of urgent jobs next week and luckily I could since I have a day off from my full time job. Thanks to some comments on here, I was not shy and had the courage to barter with the caller to get an increase on the fees. Extra fees were given! :beer:

Good for you. I take it it was burger jobs. We are all happy to help on here as befits MS'ers.

look_after_the_pennies

Hollypear wrote: »

Good for you. I take it it was burger jobs. We are all happy to help on here as befits MS'ers.

Unfortuantely not. I wish I had passed my burger test though seeing as the company are so desperate for them to be done that they throw in grocery shops and stamps! Unfortuantely I took the test when I was tired and failed by one question so I am barred from doing shops for that particular client. Oh well.

Mrs.T20

look_after_the_pennies wrote: »

Unfortuantely not. I wish I had passed my burger test though seeing as the company are so desperate for them to be done that they throw in grocery shops and stamps! Unfortuantely I took the test when I was tired and failed by one question so I am barred from doing shops for that particular client. Oh well.

I failed the pizza by one question and can't be bothered to do the burgers test although that's all there seems to be available to me atm.

look_after_the_pennies

Mrs.T20 wrote: »

I failed the pizza by one question and can't be bothered to do the burgers test although that's all there seems to be available to me atm.

If I were you, I would complete and pass the burger test! You aren't commited to accepting any burger jobs but my understanding from reading previous posts on here, is that the company bribe you to do an urgent job by offering extras in return!

Saying that however, I believe the client is hard work and if you make a mistake for them, GYP will sack you.