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Lunch as a business expense.

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    Lunch as a business expense.

    Afternoon,

    I almost dread to ask but I have had a google and found nothing conclusive...

    Last week I took a couple of the clients staff out for lunch to discuss a project that we are working on in a more informal setting, it didn't come to much (£50ish) and I paid it on my personal card and didnt think anymore about it until earlier today when I was doing my end of month expenses.. Does anyone think that there would be a problem with classing that as a valid business expense/client entertainment?

    Its probably going to be a one off... so if I cant have it as an expense its hardly the end of the world... Too small a matter to bother the accountant with...

    Anyway, Thanks in advance.

    #2
    Could class as business entertainment.

    No CT relief but a you can claim a refund for the expense from your company.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Kenny@MyAccountantFriend View Post
      Could class as business entertainment.

      No CT relief but a you can claim a refund for the expense from your company.
      I agree, that's the sensible approach, it's also true in the context of what you described.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Kenny@MyAccountantFriend View Post
        Could class as business entertainment.

        No CT relief but a you can claim a refund for the expense from your company.
        Great, Thanks.

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          #5
          I knew one contractor who religiously collected lunch receipts and claimed them, even the 89p (subsidised) coffee.....

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            #6
            Originally posted by stek View Post
            I knew one contractor who religiously collected lunch receipts and claimed them, even the 89p (subsidised) coffee.....
            i sit next to that guy, he even takes my receipt if I paid more for my lunch than he did on a day

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              #7
              Originally posted by stek View Post
              I knew one contractor who religiously collected lunch receipts and claimed them, even the 89p (subsidised) coffee.....
              If it's a valid business expense, then to not claim it is daft. Look after the pennies etc.
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                #8
                Weekday Lunch near where you work is ok, but a Cheeky Nando's with your mates Saturday Night may be questionable.

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                  #9
                  nando's is questionable full stop.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
                    If it's a valid business expense, then to not claim it is daft. Look after the pennies etc.
                    I have to admit I can never be arsed to keep hold of all my coffee receipts etc. I just claim for lunch and leave it at that.

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