Car vandalised whilst at ClientCo - Repairs reimbursable?

[stek]

There is an exemption for employee only facilities but otherwise it IS a BIK and needs to be reported on P11D and also incurs Class 1A NIC:

HM Revenue & Customs: Sporting or recreational facilities

So can you buy gym equipment for your home office through business and make it employees only and sneak it past Hector?

I doubt it, just playing devils advocate, I've no intention of going near any gym....

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

So can you buy gym equipment for your home office through business and make it employees only and sneak it past Hector?

I doubt it, just playing devils advocate, I've no intention of going near any gym....

Not at home. The exemption doesn't apply if the facility is in a private dwelling.

But if you rent an office and want to set up a basic gym in the office then you'd be entitled to the exemption the same as any other employer.

[d000hg]

What about companies who don't have their own onsite gym but offer free or part-paid membership to a 'real' gym? It's not in a dwelling or a company facility.

Sorry to derail the thread but it seemed more interesting

[ContrataxLtd]

What about companies who don't have their own onsite gym but offer free or part-paid membership to a 'real' gym? It's not in a dwelling or a company facility.

Sorry to derail the thread but it seemed more interesting

Hi d000hg

The gym 'exeption' wouldn't apply and you'd be looking at the club membership rules here: HM Revenue & Customs: Club membership

Basically it would be a BIK.

HTH

Martin
Contratax Ltd

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

What about companies who don't have their own onsite gym but offer free or part-paid membership to a 'real' gym? It's not in a dwelling or a company facility.

Sorry to derail the thread but it seemed more interesting

The exemption doesn't apply to facilities open to the general public either.

So basically, WMS.

[pacontracting]

Can you claim through your insurance? I'm assuming your insurance covers you for business use?

[DiscoStu]

Can you claim through your insurance? I'm assuming your insurance covers you for business use?

From the OP - The amount is under my excess so there's no point in claiming on the insurance and I wouldn't want it affecting my no claims anyway

[SueEllen]

Can you claim through your insurance? I'm assuming your insurance covers you for business use?

The amount is under my excess so there's no point in claiming on the insurance and I wouldn't want it affecting my no claims anyway

Oh and the second part isn't legal.

Though as long as no-one drives into his car when parked, the insurance company finds it fishy and sends someone out to "interview" him he should be OK.

[pacontracting]

From the OP - The amount is under my excess so there's no point in claiming on the insurance and I wouldn't want it affecting my no claims anyway

I guess the point was - that if you were driving for business purposes (excepting commuting as you are claiming business mileage so not commuting) - are you actually insured for driving for business to a client. I think only Direct Line covers this.

Anyway - if you are covered, I would still claim it from myCo. Your company is reimbursing you for damage to your personal car while on business.

[SueEllen]

I guess the point was - that if you were driving for business purposes (excepting commuting as you are claiming business mileage so not commuting) - are you actually insured for driving for business to a client. I think only Direct Line covers this.

You think incorrectly.

Lots of insurers cover you for driving to different clients as someone who is a contractor/company director/runs their own business.

Basically if you don't have any/ don't have a lot of equipment, don't have regular passengers and work in an office you aren't much of a risk until something like this happens.

Anyway - if you are covered, I would still claim it. Your company is reimbursing you for damage to your personal car while on business.

If he notifies his insurance company (he can't claim due to the amount being under his excess) his insurance premiums will go up.

However the policy will state he needs to notify them and if he has another mishap then he could end up in hot water.