I'm new to contracting and signing up with an umbrella coy - some say I need receipts for expenses, others say I don't. Which is correct? They all claim to be inland revenue approved.
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Anyone who says you don't need receipts is talking tulipe. Especially if they are an umbrella.
Other than your staying away from home PIE limit of a fiver a day, you have to be able to prove (and justify) expenditure for EVERYTHING. -
I'm not selling or reccomanding this service but this page may answer your questions.Your parents ruin the first half of your life and your kids ruin the second halfComment
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Hmmm... You may find http://www.pcg.org.uk/cms/index.php?...759&Itemid=321 rather more informative and unbiased, especially the Guide to Freelancing.Originally posted by MrsGoofI'm not selling or reccomanding this service but this page may answer your questions.
And make sure you join anyway, it will be the best £200 you spend.Blog? What blog...?
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Why biased??????????? How much of that £200 do you get Mal?? Talk aboutOriginally posted by malvolioHmmm... You may find http://www.pcg.org.uk/cms/index.php?...759&Itemid=321 rather more informative and unbiased, especially the Guide to Freelancing.
And make sure you join anyway, it will be the best £200 you spend.
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OkOriginally posted by John GaltTalk about
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You still need receipts to prove that the PIE payment was properly calculated.Originally posted by Emperor DalekAnyone who says you don't need receipts is talking tulipe. Especially if they are an umbrella.
Other than your staying away from home PIE limit of a fiver a day, you have to be able to prove (and justify) expenditure for EVERYTHING.Comment
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Nothing. Amazingly, it is possible to support something without having to be paid for it.Originally posted by John GaltWhy biased??????????? How much of that £200 do you get Mal?? Talk about
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You are mistaken. Receipts are not required. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk//manuals/nimmanual/NIM06030.htmOriginally posted by BradleyYou still need receipts to prove that the PIE payment was properly calculated.
And for the OP receipts are not strictly necessary. However this is the most convenient method of satisfying to an inspector the expenditure took place.Comment
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