Mystery Shopping Thread 24 *PLEASE READ THE OP FIRST**PLEASE NO CLIENT NAMES OR FEES

Furnival

When my car is off the road and I take the bus can I claim for the bus fare? Is it an expense?

Lil_Me_2

Furnival wrote: »

When my car is off the road and I take the bus can I claim for the bus fare? Is it an expense?

Depends on whether you're taking the bus to only do a mystery shopping job or not.

i.e if I wanted to go to London for the day to visit a friend and I happen to pick up a MS job, I can't claim the whole bus fare as an expense as the journey is not wholly and exclusively for business. I could claim a portion though but I don't think there are any rules as to how much.

However, if I get the bus to town to do a job and then leave then yes I can claim it all.

Big_Graeme

Lil_Me wrote: »

Depends on whether you're taking the bus to only do a mystery shopping job or not.

i.e if I wanted to go to London for the day to visit a friend and I happen to pick up a MS job, I can't claim the whole bus fare as an expense as the journey is not wholly and exclusively for business. I could claim a portion though but I don't think there are any rules as to how much.

However, if I get the bus to town to do a job and then leave then yes I can claim it all.

That tax man would have a hard time proving you didn't just go and do the job, as long as it leaves you in profit for that job then claim the full amount.

whitelabel wrote: »

mmm well bank wouldnt take the cheque..., mos said even if she processed it, it would most likely be returned and id be charged for the pleasure. !

Instead ive sent FF an email requesting payment via bacs as before and payment of all the jobs they owe me from since jan as 3 months is taking the p*$$ and not doing their reputation any favours

I have had success by sticking it in one of those cheque only boxes or ATM pay in services in the past. Mind I always get overseas agencies to pay via Paypal, any Paypal fee is of course tax deductible.

Big_Graeme

gallygirl wrote: »

Is it still an incidental benefit if you are told what product to buy? E.g. I'm going out for a meal and told I MUST have a steak - surely this is different to 'we will reimburse you for an item of clothing up to £15'? If you are being asked to report on the product as well as the service I would argue that is different?

PS - can I claim the meal for OH & DD as an expense .

What a nightmare of a brief that is, maybe why there are still loads around here to do when they usually vanish quickly.

skivenov

whitelabel wrote: »

mmm well bank wouldnt take the cheque..., mos said even if she processed it, it would most likely be returned and id be charged for the pleasure. !

Find a less attentive MOS ;);)

jacquibaby

Anyone else doing a QDOS hotel visit? It will be my first tomorrow and looks involved but good rate of pay and lots of meals/drinks! Any experience here in doing those, pitfalls? Thanks.

JohnnyG

Anyone else done any work for QDOS? Are they a good client to do work for?

HeavensDevil

I really enjoy the work I do for QDOS, unfortunately it doesn't come about too often! I do like the hotel visits, hopefully I'll get to do a few in the summer. All I would say is pay attention to the main purpose of the visit (the cash) - you can get names, descriptions etc, later if necessary.

superliss

jacquibaby wrote: »

Anyone else doing a QDOS hotel visit? It will be my first tomorrow and looks involved but good rate of pay and lots of meals/drinks! Any experience here in doing those, pitfalls? Thanks.

I did my first one a couple months back. My Advice is be systematic. Complete one aspect, go back to the room write it up. Double check the brief for the next part repeat the process. I enjoyed it to be honest. In a sense it's easier than most MS as you constantly have the brief to refer to (in the comfort of your hotel room obviously!)

catcatcat23

Hi guys,
Im after a bit of advise, im not sure if client names are meant to b mentioned as some do & others dont however ive done a lot of work in march for the one with the 'naked name' who are supposed to have paid between 15th - 20th and no payment or a reply to my emails

Im worried now does anyone have any experience with this or know what I should do ?

Thanks in advance