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Contractors' Questions: Can I claim car hire costs?

Expenses tips for an umbrella company contractor seeking relief on the road.

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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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24th February, 2012 | Expenses

Contractors’ Questions: Can I avoid the taxman at my Christmas party?

Timely advice for when ‘one for the road’ pushes you over the limit.

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Written by helen

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11th November, 2011 | Expenses

Contractors’ Questions: What are scale rates & benchmark scale rates?

How contractors can still claim expenses when they don’t have receipts.

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Written by helen

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20th October, 2011 | Expenses

Contractors’ Questions: How to keep a hassle-free mileage log?

Daily updating isn’t necessary if it’s the same road and role every day.

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Written by helen

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29th September, 2011 | Expenses

Contractors' Questions: How to cut tax and other costs when setting up?

Ex-taxman on what’s best for a cost-conscious contractor looking at Plan B.

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Written by helen

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27th September, 2011 | Expenses

Contractors’ Questions: Can I claim expenses for a credit card purchase?

‘On your credit card, out your pocket or from petty cash? It’s all the same to HMRC.’

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Written by helen

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4th August, 2011 | Expenses

Contractors’ Questions: Can I claim use of home as an expense?

‘At-home’ consultants could shave 25% off their house’s running costs.’

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Written by helen

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25th July, 2011 | Expenses

Contractors’ Questions: When can I expense private, business and capital spending?

Understanding the main types of costs you’ll incur is key to knowing what’s recoverable.

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Written by helen

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20th July, 2011 | Expenses

Contractors’ Questions: Least taxing way to buy a computer?

Tax aid for when sole traders or limited company owners buy kit for their business.

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Written by helen

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14th July, 2011 | Expenses

Contractors’ Questions: Can I claim travel expenses?

Tax aid for a self-employed techie sitting on four years of allowable receipts.

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Written by helen

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11th February, 2011 | Expenses

Contractors' Questions: How to claim old expenses?

Accounting aid for a contractor with client receipts dating back to 2007.

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Written by cukAdmin

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25th August, 2010 | Expenses

Contractors' Questions: Can I claim travel expenses from home in France to the UK?

Advice on expenses for an IT contractor in France travelling back to the UK each week.

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Written by cukAdmin

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2nd July, 2010 | Expenses

Contractors' Questions: How to claim for kit bought before my 'Ltd' began?

Expert tax advice for IT contractors who buy equipment prior to incorporating.

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Written by cukAdmin

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16th June, 2010 | Expenses

Contractors' Questions: Can I use my credit card to buy company kit?

Tax guidance for putting company purchases on your personal credit card.

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Written by cukAdmin

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16th June, 2010 | Expenses

Contractors' Questions: Can my 'Ltd' submit expenses I claimed as an employee?

Expert aid on the 24-month rule for an IT contractor going 'Ltd' to supply a previous employer.

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Written by cukAdmin

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24th May, 2010 | Expenses