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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThat is a pretty flawed argument. Permies go on courses for career development to get them ready for new positions and progress through the company. This means it is relevant for their career progression, future work and fringe benefits to what they do now but not wholly for the one they are doing, which is exactly what HMRC state when advising what is and isn't claimable.
What are the chances of HMRC looking into the whole scope of the course? I mean, surely they look at the employment type of 'financial services' and see it is the most widely accredit course in 'financial services' and think that the two belong hand-in-hand? It was naive of me to assume that I wouldn't fall in to a grey area whilst contracting.Comment
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Originally posted by PEEL View PostSurely there are fringe benfits to every course? Even though a course may cover 100% of a current assignment and no more, there is benefit to be had from retaining that knowledge that the course offers AFTER the assignment has ended. I will probably not expense it, which is a shame because I am taking the course because it will help me in my job. It is also the most appropiate course to take for someone in my position.
What are the chances of HMRC looking into the whole scope of the course? I mean, surely they look at the employment type of 'financial services' and see it is the most widely accredit course in 'financial services' and think that the two belong hand-in-hand? It was naive of me to assume that I wouldn't fall in to a grey area whilst contracting.
Just on a side not. Do you know about IR35 and had your contract checked? You used the words 'job' and 'assignment'. These are permie terms not contractor ones. You run a business selling skills to your client. It isn't a job or an assignment. Iceberg affect going on here and a re-think of your situation required?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostI'd argue that if the course is relevant for permies in your position, then it's relevant for you. If you're intending to stay in finance long term, then I'd feel inclined to expense it.
If you are doing the training because you might get work as a consequence of having the training, then it's a benefit because when you take the training there is no need for the business to pay for it.
I guess in this case the argument comes down to whether the training amounts to a new skill - if it does, and there is no work requiring this when the training is taken, then you can't claim it. If it is a new skill and there is already a confirmed piece of work, then you can claim it. If it's not a new skill, then claim it.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThere is but the general rule with HMRC is wholly and exclusively else they might as well open the gate to everything going and spend more trying to argue it. HMRC and HMIT are a dab hand at this. They will know exactly what is allowable, what questions to ask. They are not daft and it is their job to know what is and isn't. Your argument fails if you think about a DBA taking an ITIL course. He is an IT professional working in an IT environment. That doesn't mean the course is for his current trade. Your argument is far to generic to pass. It is for you and your services, not the entire vertical.
Just on a side not. Do you know about IR35 and had your contract checked? You used the words 'job' and 'assignment'. These are permie terms not contractor ones. You run a business selling skills to your client. It isn't a job or an assignment. Iceberg affect going on here and a re-think of your situation required?
As to your aside, I have looked into IR35 and I did have my contract checked (by Accountax). Also looked at working practices. And I have a PCG + subscription. The whole thing smells a bit like fear-mongery given the way in which I do my job, but thought it better to make sure anyhow.Comment
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Originally posted by PEEL View PostThanks. I imagine in that case that the HMRC would know that the CFA designation and associated costs are not suitable for any single contractor (because the scope of the course is so large), with the exception being fundamental research. I shall not put it through my accounts.
As to your aside, I have looked into IR35 and I did have my contract checked (by Accountax). Also looked at working practices. And I have a PCG + subscription. The whole thing smells a bit like fear-mongery given the way in which I do my job, but thought it better to make sure anyhow.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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If you're tending towards not claiming anyway, why not phone HMRC's helpline and ask them if it's claimable? If they say no, you're no worse off, if they say yes, you're ££££ in.Comment
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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View Post
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Originally posted by PEEL View PostWhat is the key difference between Section 250 and Section 336, when related to paying for training that satisfies the 'work-related training' definition. It would be nice to have some insight before I call them once more.
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