Our subscriber, a junior director, suggested to the board that they put their partners on the company payroll to save tax. They didn’t like the idea, so is there an alternative way to achieve the
same goal?
Published 19.10.2022
Our subscriber’s firm is in the north of England but he frequently visits London for business meetings. He’s joined a London club for a hefty fee as it offers convenient meetings rooms and a place to
stay. Is the club membership tax allowable?
Published 14.02.2020
Although a room was used at home for business administration purposes, the Taxman thought a deduction of £10.00 per week was overly generous, and proposed just £1 a week. What’s the right amount?
Published 08.12.2005
You have an employee who works on a call out basis from home. So you think it’s a good idea to have a land line installed at his home but are not sure of the tax consequences. What’s the best way to
save tax on home phone bills?
Published 11.10.2007
During the lockdown our subscriber worked from home and was often involved in long online meetings with customers and staff. To save time and allow him to have more meetings he bought in food. Can he
claim a tax deduction for the cost?
Published 08.09.2020
Travel to and from work is regarded by the Taxman as ordinary commuting and hence not tax deductible. However, if your employee is “on call” you may need to pay them their travelling expenses. How
can you do this and still save tax?
Published 29.03.2007
A colleague told you that a recent ruling by a Tribunal means that you might be entitled to claim a tax deduction for your gym membership. This contradicts HMRC’s long-standing guidance. Who is
right?
Published 02.12.2020
In a recent case the tax tribunal considered deductions claimed by a director for the cost of equipment and household expenses used in his job. It accepted that these were genuine business costs but
refused the claim, why?
Published 08.12.2010
One of our subscribers has decided to turn her hobby into a business which she’ll run though a company. She bought stock, equipment etc. for her hobby which will now be used for the business instead.
Can it claim tax deductions for these costs?
Published 13.11.2019
A First-tier Tribunal recently ruled in a dispute regarding job-related accommodation expenses. The ruling contained surprising aspects and an interesting outcome. Can it be used to improve your tax
position?
Published 03.11.2021