Self employed mileage help

richste

Hello,

I have been searching for the answer to this question but haven't found a straight answer, hoping someone can help!

I work as a DJ, self employed. I'm technically freelance although I work at the same club each week. Can I claim mileage against tax for travel to the venue?

As I said I am freelance - so the club is not technically a fixed place of work. Although I do work there every week!

Hopefully someone can help out

Kew2u

I wouldn't think there was a problem at all in claiming your vehicle as a work necessity. This I'm sure would include mileage. There was a change in the rules concerning vehicles as a bizz perk, but your vehicle is as much a 'work tool' as a pair of safety boots! Being self employed, you must have an accountant@ He/she will certainly know what and how much you can offset against taxes for your 'tools'.

chrismac1

I personally would be claiming this, on the basis that your contract is not for the provision of ongoing services but can be terminated by either party without notice - I assume this is the case, you may need a rain check if not. In essence is this any different from, for example, a jobbing builder who happens to have a contract which lasts over 12 months on a large project? Potentially yes, is the answer, as you don't have a specific project to deliver. So I might well ask you a few extra questions about the nature of your deal with the club, any instances where they decided to use a different guy on a given night when it would normally be you, that sort of thing.

Kew2u

Your 'ammunition' must be in having a written contract for each and every 'gig' followed up and backed by receipts. Again, your accountant will have all the current reg's to hand.

Alexis27

Simplest way is to keep a log of your mileage, times it by 40p at the end of the year and that is the amount that goes in the box on your self assessment form.