Relocating after 24 months

[TheFaQQer]

Oh, I read it as from the South to Near London... I also said 'down south' at the end.

I'm agreeing with you, apart from your reference to north London, which isn't mentioned anywhere in the thread.

[northernladuk]

I'm agreeing with you, apart from your reference to north London, which isn't mentioned anywhere in the thread.

Bugger... didn't read the OP's or your post properly. Doh!!! You are quite correct

[northernladuk]

At present, I assume that you have a home office and then work from temporary work places when you are contracting, as you talk of claiming expenses.

So, if you moved your business location somewhere else, what stops you being able to do your job from your current home? You would still be working from an office location in your house, and travelling to temporary work places. Why do you need to change your location to so your job? You don't.

If you want to move, then move. But trying to claim the move as a business expense is taking the piss.

Spoil sport.. He was supposed to work that out himself...

I am wondering with his comment about 'just under 24 months' he is aware he should have stopped claiming when he knew he was going to break it.

[Podgy]

The move would be from 'down south' to just outside London.

The present business location is not particularly lucrative.

So the business is going to relocate to (lets just say) London.

I work for the business.

So will relocate to work at the business.

The current contract finishes about 6 weeks prior to the '24 month' date (no extension etc at present).

so the move would be a business decision based on the available work in the area - & I'll move as the employee/director?

p.s. Podgy is a she - albeit not a very flattering name for a female!

[eek]

Do you have an accountant, if so ask them.

If not find one and ask them......

[Podgy]

Do you have an accountant, if so ask them.

If not find one and ask them......

Why have an accounting forum if the answer to any question is 'ask an accountant'?

[northernladuk]

Why have an accounting forum if the answer to any question is 'ask an accountant'?

Because this is a contractor site for other contractors to discuss accounting issues amongst each other. A couple of accountants help us for free but really the rest of us are a bunch of cretins... A accountant is a professional that is paid for professional services and know what they are doing.

You are confusing us with AccoutingWeb or Mumsnet.

[eek]

Why have an accounting forum if the answer to any question is 'ask an accountant'?

Because while we can give you options we aren't qualified and for this sort of thing you need advice because by default my feeling is that the answer is you can't due to duality of purpose ( regardless of the company you personally may find it easier to find a job)

[northernladuk]

The move would be from 'down south' to just outside London.

The present business location is not particularly lucrative.

So the business is going to relocate to (lets just say) London.

I work for the business.

So will relocate to work at the business.

The current contract finishes about 6 weeks prior to the '24 month' date (no extension etc at present).

so the move would be a business decision based on the available work in the area - & I'll move as the employee/director?

p.s. Podgy is a she - albeit not a very flattering name for a female!

As a director thought it is your decision to move, the relocation expenses are for people that don't really have a choice to help them with the move. The fact that no one can give you a straight answer is also the proof in the pudding. I am sure every scheme under sun has been tried and those that succeed end up on our standard to do list and documented. All the rest die a quiet death.

BTW... If your business moves and you move with the business then there has been no adverse impact on your journey or location to work. It's downstairs. All your clients are temporary travel and have no impact on your location.

[warrenboon]

Why have an accounting forum if the answer to any question is 'ask an accountant'?

To benefit from the experiences and views of fellow contractors in accounting-related issues.

I think in this case a) no one has experience of this particular scenario, and b) the view seems to be 'ask an accountant'...

This is my view also; I think this is a grey area at best and I would want a professional's advice before continuing.

HTH