I need to buy a new Macbook. On Educational promotion, it's much cheaper. Can I pay from there and include as the company expense?
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Originally posted by qbait View PostI need to buy a new Macbook. On Educational promotion, it's much cheaper. Can I pay from there and include as the company expense?
It would be an asset not an expense at those prices.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by qbait View PostI need to buy a new Macbook. On Educational promotion, it's much cheaper. Can I pay from there and include as the company expense?
I used Mrs. Lance's educational privilege for some MS Surface accessories.
Microsoft don't mention the promotional price on the invoice in any case.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Yes. HMRC don't give a crap about the business details of a transaction so long as it fits all the usual requirements for a tax deductible business expense/asset purchase/whatever.
Microsoft give more of a crap, but it's unlikely you'll be the first person in the world to get done for it.Comment
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I've just started contracting and I'm not fully aware of all rules.
I set up the company yesterday, but haven't got back confirmation yet. Can I buy it as a regular person from my private bank account and later provide the receipt somehow?
Or my purchase needs to be with the proper invoice with my company name and number on it?
@cojak I'm not a student, my friend is. Is it a problem? From the moral perspective, everybody will be win-win? Apple will get anyway 1800GBP from my purchase
@northernladuk so can I buy it privately with the receipt and later somehow transfer it to the company? And claim all taxes back?
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Yes but please get yourself an accountant.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by qbait View PostI need to buy a new Macbook.Comment
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@northernladuk What do you recommend? I'm going 2 have ~2invoices per month. At the moment, I'm considering having a software like Xero or service like gorillaaccounting.com
@barrydidit For my work, Mac with ~16GB is must have, I'm afraid.Comment
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Originally posted by qbait View Post@northernladuk What do you recommend? I'm going 2 have ~2invoices per month. At the moment, I'm considering having a software like Xero or service like gorillaaccounting.com
@barrydidit For my work, Mac with ~16GB is must have, I'm afraid.
It's free with the Gorilla service and I'm with them but there are many others around. There is an accounting recommendation thread if you want to have a look at other options.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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