The cost of trainer is an allowable expense for tax purposes or not?

[qian]

I have a friend who is a personal trainer and would like to know if he can claim the cost of trainers as tax allowable expense. Thank you.

[Ticktock]

I'm sure one of the accountants on this forum will reply soon, but I'm going to guess the answer will be "no".

I can't claim for suits, which I'll only wear for business purposes, as I "might wear them for personal use", so I'd guess it's the same for trainers, which if anything are more likely to be worn outside of his business. If memory serves correctly, I think it's only actual uniforms that can be claimed.

[northernladuk]

Bearing in mind the only other question you have asked on this forum is about expenses do you not think it is time to get an accountant and ask him your questions.

[qian]

Bearing in mind the only other question you have asked on this forum is about expenses do you not think it is time to get an accountant and ask him your stupid questions as you are clearly incapable of understanding your company.

Well, even an accountant doesn't know all the questions and it doesn't matter the questions are stupid or not. You don't have to be rude in the public.

[SueEllen]

Bearing in mind the only other question you have asked on this forum is about expenses do you not think it is time to get an accountant and ask him your stupid questions as you are clearly incapable of understanding your company.

I think if I was the poster's accountant I would attempt everything to not have him as a client.

[SueEllen]

Well, even an accountant doesn't know all the questions and it doesn't matter the questions are stupid or not. You don't have to be rude in the public.

Have you read the first timers guide? It's to the right of the screen --> under CUK Navigation.

Once you have read that google SJD Accountants, register and download and read their contractors guide.

[qian]

I'm sure one of the accountants on this forum will reply soon, but I'm going to guess the answer will be "no".

I can't claim for suits, which I'll only wear for business purposes, as I "might wear them for personal use", so I'd guess it's the same for trainers, which if anything are more likely to be worn outside of his business. If memory serves correctly, I think it's only actual uniforms that can be claimed.

Thank you for your reply.

[northernladuk]

I think if I was the poster's accountant I would attempt everything to not have him as a client.

Well check out the dumb question from his other thread...

I would like to know if I can claim the legal fee occurring in 2005 as my expenses allowance.

This is a troll, sockie or just so bad we don't want him here so need ban hammer IMO.

[northernladuk]

Well, even an accountant doesn't know all the questions and it doesn't matter the questions are stupid or not. You don't have to be rude in the public.

Quick rule of thumb to save you any further embarrassment... expenditure cannot be deducted in computing trading profits unless it is incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade, profession or vocation. Easy..

[SueEllen]

Well check out the dumb question from his other thread...

I saw it.