Self employment Tax Expenses

Brightent

Hi

I worked as a self employed last year. I have travel expenses ( daily traveling from my home to client office )
I have receipt for 400 pounds for another 400 pounds I dont have.

Can I claim 800 pounds

Accountant telling that I can claim and this is basic and reasonable expenses to go to work

Is that right? But I checked in HMRC website. they didnt mention it

can u please suggest me .


|Thanks
Bright

HappyMJ

I gather it's a bus or train season ticket that you can't find any more. It's probably reasonable. It sounds reasonable to me. You don't always need receipts to prove what was spent. You had to get to the client and you must have spent either money on the bus or on fuel.

orangeslimes

that would be fine, as long as your home was also your office.

Countryboy

Hi

Not sure if I have come to the right thread but I would like some advice on the best way to claim vehicle expenses. I am a sole trader freelance courier. I have travelled around 40,000 miles since starting my business in March of this year. My van is around 8 years old. Obviously I have massive fuel costs. I am wondering if it would be best to claim a mileage allowance ie 40p for first 10,000 and 25p thereafter or use the alternative method of depreciation on the van, fuel costs, repairs etc.

Can anyone advise?

Thanks

angelpie1000

Countryboy,

I would suggest you ask an accountant to perform this calculation for you. They would be able to perform a quick calculation if you provide them with some figures - they will let you have a list of what they need.

Best to get the calculation done so you can decide which is best for you.

Regards
Karen