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Contractor Expenses - more guides

Check out our main contractor expenses page for more information about what you can claim as a contractor.

Contractors’ Questions: With an end-user not paying travel costs, is it more tax-efficient to claim via self-assessment or have the PSC pay?

A recap on Mileage Allowance Relief for few-days-a-week workers, not being reimbursed for getting to the job.

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Written by Graham Jenner

Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.

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22nd August, 2024 | Expenses

When a £1,000 fee for a LinkedIn guru can and can’t be a limited company expense

For the purpose of trade? And primarily for business purposes? If ‘yes,’ and with some PSC-focused phrases, your new profile is allowable.

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Written by Matt Fryer

Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with 18 years' experience of advising on tax planning and compliance. Matt has been with Brookson since 2009, having previously worked for Big 4 accountants, KPMG and PwC. Matt’s primary role is to ensure that the services provided by the Brookson Group comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Matt is also a Board member of the FCSA, the UK's leading membership body dedicated to promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market.

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7th August, 2024 | Expenses

Working from home? Here’s how to claim energy costs as a home-based limited company

The dos and don’ts when using HMRC’s ‘reasonable method’ to claim a chunk of your house’s utility bills.

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Written by Emily Coltman

Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant of FreeAgent, is a graduate of the University of Cambridge. She has been working with small businesses since the year 2000 and is passionate about helping their owners lose their fear of "the numbers" and the taxman. She is the author of three e-books, "Refreshingly Simple Finance for Small Business", "Micro Multinationals", and "Very Awkward Tax"."

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27th June, 2024 | Expenses

Claiming expenses: What contractors need to know to save money

On top of the principle expenses contractors in a PSC can claim, add these 14.

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Written by Matt Fryer

Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with 18 years' experience of advising on tax planning and compliance. Matt has been with Brookson since 2009, having previously worked for Big 4 accountants, KPMG and PwC. Matt’s primary role is to ensure that the services provided by the Brookson Group comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Matt is also a Board member of the FCSA, the UK's leading membership body dedicated to promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market.

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7th May, 2024 | Expenses

How to create an expenses reimbursement policy for contractors

The admin side to the most complicated of business expenses, and how it could save you if an inspector calls.

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Written by Graham Jenner

Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.

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29th November, 2023 | Expenses

A contractor’s guide to reimbursed expenses

Whether it’s your end-client or agency doing the reimbursing, be aware the sum cannot simply be regarded as tax-free.

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Written by Graham Jenner

Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.

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7th November, 2023 | Expenses

Can limited companies claim ChatGPT Plus or MS 365 Copilot, as a business expense?

Like any other software, AI tools need only pass the ‘wholly’ and ‘exclusively’ tests to be tax deductible.

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Written by Graham Jenner

Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.

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22nd August, 2023 | Expenses

Are the costs of eye tests and corrective glasses tax-deductible?

Overview for directors looking to put vision on the company without (HMRC) complications.

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Written by Graham Jenner

Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.

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5th April, 2022 | Expenses

Can I claim tax relief for professional fees, subscriptions or memberships?

Overview to getting back what can be an overlooked monthly or annual cost for contractors.

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Written by cukAdmin

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15th February, 2022 | Expenses

Claiming computer hardware and software expenses via your limited company

Overview of HMRC expenses rules for reimbursing yourself on technology purchases.

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Written by Christian Hickmott

Founder and CEO of Integro Accounting, Christian Hickmott has over 20 years of accountancy and working practice knowledge. He understands the wants and needs of contractors, having lead some of the largest accountancy firms in the business before founding Integro Accounting in 2013. A multi-award-winning brand based on integrity, trust and loyalty.

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9th February, 2022 | Expenses

Can contractors claim expenses without receipts?

The answer to this popular query by PSCs is a reassuring ‘yes.’ But be across many considerations.

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Written by Christian Hickmott

Founder and CEO of Integro Accounting, Christian Hickmott has over 20 years of accountancy and working practice knowledge. He understands the wants and needs of contractors, having lead some of the largest accountancy firms in the business before founding Integro Accounting in 2013. A multi-award-winning brand based on integrity, trust and loyalty.

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27th January, 2022 | Expenses

What home office expenses can I claim as a limited company contractor?

Flat rate or receipts basis? Either method makes working from home expense-able.

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Written by cukAdmin

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9th September, 2019 | Expenses

Contractor guide to accommodation expenses

What can and can’t be claimed when limited company workers stay overnight for business.

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Written by Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing, self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment. Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services company, Moore News Ltd.

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1st August, 2019 | Expenses

Umbrella contractor mileage allowances - an overview

Intouch Accounting on how to make the most of relief on the road.

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Written by Neil Kellaway

Neil started a career as an Accountant in 2011, specialising in helping hundreds of contractors. Neil enjoys building relationships with clients and helping them manage their finances all the way through their contracting career. Whilst also helping manage and develop the next Accountants within Intouch.

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8th May, 2019 | Expenses

Expenses guide to umbrella contracting from home

Intouch Accounting on the allowable expenses when working at home part-time.

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Written by Chris Deakin

Chris started his career in accountancy in 2009 working in general practice, providing bespoke advice to SME and individuals. He made the move into contractor accounting in 2014 and has specialised ever since.

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22nd April, 2019 | Expenses

Agency workers and Travel Expenses

The general view of HMRC is that working for an agency does not qualify for travel expenses.

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Written by Neil Kellaway

Neil started a career as an Accountant in 2011, specialising in helping hundreds of contractors. Neil enjoys building relationships with clients and helping them manage their finances all the way through their contracting career. Whilst also helping manage and develop the next Accountants within Intouch.

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25th February, 2019 | Expenses

Contractor expenses under private sector IR35 reform: overview

Are you a PSCs facing a £13,000 tax rise? Claim these 12 overlooked items while you still can.

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Written by Team Manager

Team Manager at the Dolan Contractor Group. Working in the contractor industry since 2013, she began her career in accountancy in an entry role and has since worked her way up through the ranks.

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19th September, 2018 | Expenses

5 tips to stay on top of your contractor expenses

Forking out personally for your business doesn’t have to equal cash, tax or pricing problems.

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Written by Emily Coltman

Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant of FreeAgent, is a graduate of the University of Cambridge. She has been working with small businesses since the year 2000 and is passionate about helping their owners lose their fear of "the numbers" and the taxman. She is the author of three e-books, "Refreshingly Simple Finance for Small Business", "Micro Multinationals", and "Very Awkward Tax"."

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23rd May, 2013 | Expenses

Travel expenses checklist for freelance contractors

What you can claim and how – an overview for on-the-road contractors working for themselves.

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Written by helen

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17th August, 2011 | Expenses

IT contractor guide to training expenses

The who, what and when of claiming expenses for training, by Intouch Accounting.

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Written by cukAdmin

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4th May, 2011 | Expenses

Umbrella Company travel expenses - overview

With an umbrella company, mileage and general travel expenses can be allowable.

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Written by helen

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25th February, 2011 | Expenses