We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Credit card for work

2»

Comments

  • JMSCV
    JMSCV Posts: 13 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Thanks for the advice guys. I was offered a loan by Shawbrook so I've taken that and put it in a separate account which I'm using as my float fund. Hopefully this will also start increasing my credit rating.
  • National_Debtline
    National_Debtline Posts: 7,998 Organisation Representative
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    JMSCV wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice guys. I was offered a loan by Shawbrook so I've taken that and put it in a separate account which I'm using as my float fund. Hopefully this will also start increasing my credit rating.


    Hi JMSCV


    While stressing that I'm neither an accountant nor a tax specialist, I can't help thinking that you should enquire (with someone suitably qualified) about whether you can claim tax relief on any interest incurred on that loan, given that it is arguably a working expense? You may already be doing so, in which case great, no further action needed.


    Dennis
    @natdebtline
    We work as money advisers for National Debtline and have specific permission from MSE to post to try to help those in debt. Read more information on National Debtline in MSE's Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help guide. If you find you're struggling with debt and need further help try our online advice tool My Money Steps
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 353.6K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.1K Spending & Discounts
  • 246.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 603K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.1K Life & Family
  • 260.7K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.