Expenses - confusion

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

Contreras gives an excellent example of why the rules surrounding expenses are often misunderstood - they are so flipping complicated - which is why it's always worth getting expert advice

[MPwannadecentincome]

As to why some contractors don't claim. Bed-wetting or ignorance of the rules perhaps? Worried that it'll attract the wrong attention from HMRC? Or that saving £1 in every £5 isn't enough to bother with the admin for small expenses? All of the above? Personally I only claim for meals if staying away.

WHS!

Too many receipts of "low value" and saving embarrassment at the staff canteen from asking for a receipt is the reason why I don't bother.