Personal tax return as expense on next years return?

[richy]

Hello

Just completing my personal tax return myself on HMRC Government gateway.

Accountant charged me in December, 100+VAT to prepare previous years personal tax return (rental, dividends, PAYE income). -- Can I put this down in the "Legal and professional costs" box?

Cheers, richy

[Bob Jones]

If you are an employee it is not allowable as it is not incurred in the performance of the duties of the employment - if you are self employed it is not allowable as it is not for the purposes of the trade .
regards

Bob

[SueEllen]

Bob Jones is right.

BTW most accountants who post on here will do directors tax returns as well as the company accounts in their fee. I suggest you look for a different accountant.

[blacjac]

Bob Jones is right.

BTW most accountants who post on here will do directors tax returns as well as the company accounts in their fee. I suggest you look for a different accountant.

WSS

My accountant charges a monthly fee for doing my business accounts, VAT etc..., then throws in an SA for me for free.....