2 year rule - what counts?

[moneymoney]

Having read the sticky and a number of posts around the 24 month rule, I'm pretty clear on what counts and when you can no longer claim expenses.

My query is when does it start? If you move from a perm role to a contractor role, can you claim that your rent is a business expense? I own a house in Ireland where all the bills are in my name (it isn't let to anyone) so could I claim that is my home and I am commuting to London for work and therefore expense my flights etc? Or would the fact that my previous roles were also based in London count against me and therefore it's obvious that I haven't had to "move" for work.

[stek]

Having read the sticky and a number of posts around the 24 month rule, I'm pretty clear on what counts and when you can no longer claim expenses.

My query is when does it start? If you move from a perm role to a contractor role, can you claim that your rent is a business expense? I own a house in Ireland where all the bills are in my name (it isn't let to anyone) so could I claim that is my home and I am commuting to London for work and therefore expense my flights etc? Or would the fact that my previous roles were also based in London count against me and therefore it's obvious that I haven't had to "move" for work.

Read the sticky again....

[TheFaQQer]

Having read the sticky and a number of posts around the 24 month rule, I'm pretty clear on what counts and when you can no longer claim expenses.

My query is when does it start? If you move from a perm role to a contractor role, can you claim that your rent is a business expense? I own a house in Ireland where all the bills are in my name (it isn't let to anyone) so could I claim that is my home and I am commuting to London for work and therefore expense my flights etc? Or would the fact that my previous roles were also based in London count against me and therefore it's obvious that I haven't had to "move" for work.

Did you start at the beginning of the sticky?

How many more times....

a) It's about the journey, not the client and not why you are there

b) Go to the known (or anticipated) end date of your current gig.

c) Count back 24 months by the calendar.

d) If between those two dates you have spent less than 40% of your time at that location, the 24 month rule doesn't apply.

e) Reassess it weekly in case it changes to over 40%. As soon as it does the 24 month rules will apply.

So, look at where you are travelling to and count back from there.

[northernladuk]

Read the sticky again....

But properly this time..... and if you still have questions try posting them in the sticky...

[TykeMerc]

I agree read the sticky.

That being said if you're going to claim your main residence is in Ireland yet you've lived in London for years as a permie then you are taking the mickey to the point where I would almost hope you're caught and violated by HMRC. It's people taking the p1ss like that which paints a target on contractors as a whole.