2yrs+ in contract, options needed regarding cost of driving

[diesel]

i am well over 2 years working with same client.
I thought the 2 year rule would hit me, but i gave my situation summary to my accountant, which was:
-flexible working via quartley contracts thro agent.
-as and when working
-work from home at times
-LTD co also seeking additional clients

my accountant put this arguement to HMRC helpline, and the reply was something along the lines, if i work with no supervision and i dictate the days i am availble to my client, then i am not covered by the 2 year rule. as they deem i need to travel from my business address (home) to see my client office, hence the business mileage is covered as an allowable expense.

[TheFaQQer]

i am well over 2 years working with same client.
I thought the 2 year rule would hit me, but i gave my situation summary to my accountant, which was:
-flexible working via quartley contracts thro agent.
-as and when working
-work from home at times
-LTD co also seeking additional clients

my accountant put this arguement to HMRC helpline, and the reply was something along the lines, if i work with no supervision and i dictate the days i am availble to my client, then i am not covered by the 2 year rule. as they deem i need to travel from my business address (home) to see my client office, hence the business mileage is covered as an allowable expense.

Well, it depends on how much time you spend on site and how much time you spend away. If it were me, I'd read up on the rules carefully (there's some good stuff on Contractor Alliance by Bob Jones), and work out the percentage of time spent there.

I wouldn't be putting my faith in a conversation that my accountant had with someone on the HMRC helpline, unless they follow it up with an assurance in writing.

[SackmanandCo]

generally, although not always, company cars are not tax efficient. Its also a hot issue with HMRC and they will look to attack it if you dont declare a P11d. Best not to give them a reason to open an enquiry.

[css_jay99]

while on the 2yr rule.

Can I still claim mileage if i have to go from client site to another office say maybe once every week for a period of time.?

Distance is between both office is about 100 miles


css_jay99

[malvolio]

while on the 2yr rule.

Can I still claim mileage if i have to go from client site to another office say maybe once every week for a period of time.?

Distance is between both office is about 100 miles


css_jay99

Yep. If your main location is deemed to be your peramnent workplace, then any other one must necessarily be a temporary one, hence claimable without incurring a BiK.

[css_jay99]

Yep. If your main location is deemed to be your peramnent workplace, then any other one must necessarily be a temporary one, hence claimable without incurring a BiK.

Thats Jolly good,

Looks like ive got 4 months of expenses to claim

Ive just been to the blackbushe aution to pick but a Golf DTi 1.9 53 plate with FSH for £2500. Drives fine but certainly no X5!.

Only problem is my insurance company says I will have to have an Alarm installed before they can cover me on it ! . . So I've had to just get a temporary cover on it till I get a cheaper quote elsewhere with no need for an alarm

Can I still work into the post office and get a road Tax with Temporary cover insurance?

css_jay99

[SallyPlanIT]

I wouldn't be putting my faith in a conversation that my accountant had with someone on the HMRC helpline, unless they follow it up with an assurance in writing.

Neither would I! They've told me some rubbish in the past and just point me to their website.

[TheFaQQer]

Can I still work into the post office and get a road Tax with Temporary cover insurance?

Assuming you mean "walk", yes.

[css_jay99]

Assuming you mean "walk", yes.

yes i do