Can I claim a taxi ride to work from the train station

[trsisko]

Im planning on paying for a taxi ride from the train station to work and back again can I claim expenses on this? Mon-Fri 5 days a week for probably atleast a month

[RichardCranium]

Yes. Just get a receipt.

I did it for years between Euston & Southwark Street, 5 days a week. I do NOT use the Undergound; I use black cabs and they've always gone through the books without comment from the accountant. And there's no reason why there should be, either.

[Gonzo]

Im planning on paying for a taxi ride from the train station to work and back again can I claim expenses on this? Mon-Fri 5 days a week for probably atleast a month

There is no reason why you should treat the cab ride any differently from the train journey as far as your expenses go.

Provided that you are attending a temporary workplace under the terms of the HMRC guidance then by all means claim the cab ride. Keep all the receipts to back up your claims.

[BolshieBastard]

Im planning on paying for a taxi ride from the train station to work and back again can I claim expenses on this? Mon-Fri 5 days a week for probably atleast a month

Why do you think this is any different to claiming the train fare or mileage in a car!?

[smalldog]

I cant believe you are asking this question!!!! If its genuinley related to business you can claim pretty much anything....

[TheFaQQer]

Im planning on paying for a taxi ride from the train station to work and back again can I claim expenses on this? Mon-Fri 5 days a week for probably atleast a month

Define "work". If you are talking about claiming for regular travel to your permanent place of work, then you can't claim it as a business expense without incurring a benefit in kind. If you are talking about claiming for travel to a temporary place of work (e.g. client site) then you can claim without incurring a benefit in kind.

[TheFaQQer]

I cant believe you are asking this question!!!! If its genuinley related to business you can claim pretty much anything....

Not quite true - you can claim absolutely anything you like. Whether you can claim it without incurring a benefit in kind is a different ballpark altogether.

[smalldog]

Not quite true - you can claim absolutely anything you like. Whether you can claim it without incurring a benefit in kind is a different ballpark altogether.

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[trsisko]

thanks all

[xoggoth]

A private helicopter might be a bit over the top.