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Tax expert gently reminds a PSC contractor that he is an employee, albeit of his own company.

Three factors determine if accommodation closer to the client looks claimable.

Law firm pinpoints what is and isn't claimable post-April.

Meeting his client is an allowable expense for one IT contractor, even once T&S tax relief is restricted.

Nothing agreed beforehand (orally or otherwise) means nothing's due.

Lights, curtains and blinds have stronger ties to the home than the office.

Travel expenses rules are less liberal than one limited company director hopes.

Umbrellas (not contractors) will carry the can for undue tax relief on drink expenses.

London to Brighton is the type of 'significant distance' a client must move if you want to claim afresh.

Accounting aid for a 1,000-mile round trip contractor daunted by renewal.

Expert helps a duped agency contractor work out what he may (or may not) be owed.

Top tips on getting covered when contractors drive to and from a client’s site. 

Top tax tips for an IT contractor on how to expense board as well as bed.

Half of the relief he wants is due to a techie who's touched down in London from Toronto.

An IT inspector is told how to ensure expenses are all present and correct.

Expert helps a contractor hoping to get two lots of tax relief on his IT course.  

‘£150 per employee lets you kick-off a party in style, just don’t spend a penny more.’

When travel costs as a self-employed consultant are and aren't deductible.

Ex-taxman helps a new IT contractor hoping his food claim won't be in bad taste.

Tax tips for a limited company contractor eyeing a new set of glasses.

Top tips for limited company contractors investing in a professional 'look and feel.'

Paperwork headache to hit a contractor who was caught in an emergency without cash. 

It's unwise to generalise with expenses, but in some circumstances 'Ltd' has the edge.

Start-up expenses for contractors can be recouped, but not unconditionally.

Umbrella company contractors are covered for kit, assuming it’s essential.