MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD XV - please, no mention of client names or fees on here

MoneySavingBecky

jen_br wrote: »

Becky im in Sunderland doing some car shops on monday

car theif :P

where do you live? or are you just popping through?
i can't do the car shops until i'm 26 shame, i wanted some test drives!! haha
..or even a few eggs would do
:rotfl:

Angelfeathers

borders wrote: »

Yeah, thats more or less how I've been working it. Food/drink are deductable. Groceries/petrol are taxable.

There are some things that get bought solely for MSing but I include them as taxable as it keeps the difference clear and the tax isnt that much anyway. I personally dont want the taxman prying into my affairs for the sake of a few quid.

I'm really glad this discussion has come up as I've been meaning to clarify these things, and I think I get most of it now!

Now I'm confused about expenses that aren't taxable, though. So far I've just put all buying expenses in one column, up to the limit of the reimbursement. But does this mean I ought to have two such columns, one for stuff I can claim tax relief on and another for things I can't claim on?

Angelfeathers

Also, just reading the 'egg shop' instructions and came across this interesting paragraph:

All products/items purchased as a requirement of the job that are not required to be returned to Head Office should be
destroyed by the researcher or donated to a registered charity. This is in line with Inland Revenue legislation in order that

the cost can be reimbursed as an 'expense' and not form part of taxable income.

I'm sorry, but I'd rather pay tax on something and get some use out of it than give it away, and I'd never just *destroy* something if it could be useable to *someone*! That's terrible advice!

jen_br

Angelfeathers wrote: »

Also, just reading the 'egg shop' instructions and came across this interesting paragraph:

All products/items purchased as a requirement of the job that are not required to be returned to Head Office should be
destroyed by the researcher or donated to a registered charity. This is in line with Inland Revenue legislation in order that

the cost can be reimbursed as an 'expense' and not form part of taxable income.

I'm sorry, but I'd rather pay tax on something and get some use out of it than give it away, and I'd never just *destroy* something if it could be useable to *someone*! That's terrible advice!

yes *shifty eyes* I destroy my eggs in the pan.... and claim expenses

jen_br

MoneySavingBecky wrote: »

car theif :P

where do you live? or are you just popping through?
i can't do the car shops until i'm 26 shame, i wanted some test drives!! haha
..or even a few eggs would do
:rotfl:

Becky the company im doing cars with does NOT require test drive you could do this one and they have LOADS left in newcastle/sunderland

Angelfeathers

jen_br wrote: »

yes *shifty eyes* I destroy my eggs in the pan.... and claim expenses

I have to say, I think I prefer your way of doing things in general - because it's simpler, if nothing else!

serendipity2706

jen_br wrote: »

yes *shifty eyes* I destroy my eggs in the pan.... and claim expenses

I break all the shells :P

TW Jen, The Galashiels pub food and drink are back again

Tarasam

MoneySavingBecky wrote: »

well someone must have stole all the eggy jobs in Sunderland/Newcastle

I'm in Sunderland and didnt get any of them.

Tarasam

jen_br wrote: »

Becky im in Sunderland doing some car shops on monday

You can have all the car jobs but leave me some nice ones

Tarasam

MoneySavingBecky wrote: »

car theif :P

where do you live? or are you just popping through?
i can't do the car shops until i'm 26 shame, i wanted some test drives!! haha
..or even a few eggs would do
:rotfl:

Where abouts are you, I'm in Sunderland south, so tend to pick up Sunderland, Durham, Seaham jobs!