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    I'll probably be going abroad to talk about a possible work that I might be doing. My only expense is flights as I can stay with friends but instead of staying 1-2 days I decided to stay for about a week. Can I claim this as an expense (tickets only)? Also, can I claim for any client entertainment while I'm there?

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    What does your accountant say?
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      #3
      Have you tried a search?
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        #4
        Originally posted by cinek View Post
        Also, can I claim for any client entertainment while I'm there?
        Of course. Hookers and coke are a popular, multiple industry wide, favorite
        The Chunt of Chunts.

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          #5
          There are different rules on overseas entertainment hut I doubt they will help.

          Strictly staying with friends and extending the trip renders the expenses questionable anyway due to the duality of purpose.

          I would put it through personally and argue the point in any subsequent inspection.

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            #6
            I might have a chat with a guy in Vegas about a job and spend a week there. All expenses paid week on the company in the City of Sin. Happy days....
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              #7
              Originally posted by cinek View Post
              I'll probably be going abroad to talk about a possible work that I might be doing. My only expense is flights as I can stay with friends but instead of staying 1-2 days I decided to stay for about a week people I know. It will take about a week.. Can I claim this as an expense (tickets only)?
              Yes. Get the people you know to invoice you for your accommodation, and you should be fine. I've done this myself without issue from HMRC - long time ago though!

              I believe you can claim entertainment, but it isn't tax deductible. Check with your accountant.
              Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!

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                #8
                Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                I might have a chat with a guy in Vegas about a job and spend a week there. All expenses paid week on the company in the City of Sin. Happy days....
                and then you start your contract in Vegas... and don't claim anything at all..... happy days indeed

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by kolata View Post
                  and then you start your contract in Vegas... and don't claim anything at all..... happy days indeed
                  Errrrrrm
                  The Chunt of Chunts.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View Post
                    Errrrrrm
                    That's what I thought. I imagine he means because I can win enough on the poker tables to live for free... but it's still not right lol..
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