Limited company contractors have the option of running a company car.
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Is it worth contractors buying a company car?Įven with efficient, low emission cars, most contractors are better off claiming private mileage, says Phil Richards of accountants Blevins Franks.Ĭontractors can buy low emission company cars tax efficientlyĬontractors buying company cars has been of borderline benefit, but James Abbott of Abbott Moore explains that low emission cars may tip the balance.Ĭan I give my spouse a company car with no ‘benefit in kind’ due?Ĭontractors using P11D exemptions for low-paid staff to avoid BIK tax on a spouse’s company car will get caught, says Aboott Moore’s James Abbott.Ĭontractor guide to company cars – Part 1: how to calculate if it’s worthwhile However, there is no tax relief for the purchase of the bicycle or motorcycle. The new rules regarding taxi expenses only affect contractors under very specific circumstances.Ĭontractors can claim expenses for using a bicycle or motorcycle for travelĬontractors can claim mileage allowances for using their bicycle or motorcycle to travel to and from work. Should you buy your own car and charge it to the company, or purchase it as a company car through the company?Ĭontractors should be aware of new taxi rules Top Claiming Company cars and other transport I’ve bought a house to be near my clients: what costs can I claim?Ĭontractors who buy a second home to be closer to clients can claim a range of costs as expenses, explains David Colom of DJ Colom & Co. What’s more, the friend can also benefit. Is renting a home near the contract site an allowable expense?Ĭontractors who rent a place to live near where they are working can deduct almost all expenses if the accomodation they are renting isn't their principal place of residence.Ĭontractors can claim costs for staying overnight on business with friends and familyĬontractors can stay with friends and family when working away from home on business and claim the expense. You can do almost anything you want with your rented flat or house near the client workplace, so long as you maintain your principal residence. Here's how to handle it.Ĭontractors can claim expenses for renting a flat or house near the workplace You may deduct a large part of it all from tax, but that may still leave you with a hefty bill.
If a contract obliges you to relocate, you need to account for the costs. Relocation costs are your responsibility when contracting
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