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Piano Teacher Expenses to claim

Hello Everybody,
I registered more than one month ago as Self Employed to be a piano teacher as second job.

I would like to ask you some clarification about the expenses I can claim.

Travels
I do not lessons at my home. I use to finish to my first job and go directly to my student (by Tube) and, when I finish, to return at Home.

Books
I buy sometimes some sheet music to use in my lesson.

Food
I use to buy some food (sandwich or coffee) between a journey and an other when I have to reach my students.

Mobile
I have a monthly contract which I pay the smartphone and the minutes, text, etc. I use to call, text to organise the lessons and the internet to find the place if I need. Obviously it is for personal use as well.

Could I think as expenses all of this things?

Thank you,
Giorgio

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  • Alarae
    Alarae Posts: 356 Forumite
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    I would say yes to all, but you would only claim a portion of the mobile costs as there is personal usage as well.
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  • In the specific:

    Which tube travels can I claim?
    From employed job to student's house? I am not sure
    From student's house to other student's house? I think yes
    From student's house to my home? I think no

    Is it right?

    Thanks
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