Buying a van for site visits — how do capital allowances work on it?
I'm about to buy a van for getting to client sites and carrying equipment, and I want to understand the tax side before I sign anything. My understanding is that vans qualify for…
Accounting questions & answers
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What travel expenses can I actually claim — mileage rates, meals, overnight stays?
I drive to client sites most weeks and occasionally stay overnight for projects further afield. I know HMRC's approved mileage rate is 45p a mile for the first 10,000 business…
Can I claim my mobile phone and home broadband as a sole trader — and what proportion is reasonable?
Quick one about everyday costs. I'm a sole trader working from home as a designer. I use my personal mobile for client calls, emails and the odd bit of tethering, and my home…
Can I claim a professional training course as a business expense as a sole trader?
I'm looking at booking onto a professional training course — a five-day advanced UX design course costing around £1,200. It would directly improve the services I offer my…
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