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Self employed expenses whilst job searching

I am registered as self employed and received SEISS during Covid. I was unable to find work during that period, and am now filling in my tax returns online. Would I be able to claim expenses (for example wifi and mobile, as I was using these to search for work) as the only income I received for the last tax year was the grant?

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    Pitstop6 said:
    I am registered as self employed and received SEISS during Covid. I was unable to find work during that period, and am now filling in my tax returns online. Would I be able to claim expenses (for example wifi and mobile, as I was using these to search for work) as the only income I received for the last tax year was the grant?
    Yes. Good explanation here: https://finmo.co.uk/what-does-seiss-mean-for-your-tax-return/
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
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