Lunch expenses

[TheFaQQer]

I commute to client site everyday of the week and I've only been in this location for 5 months so not affected by the 24 month rule.

If you commute, then you have an opportunity to make your own sandwiches / do your own thing - therefore, don't claim it.

If you are staying away and you buy lunch, then claim it. If you are staying away and make a sandwich, then don't claim it.

[FatLazyContractor]

I'm lucky enough that I can get home from my current client for my lunch... So I'm not sure!

Do you claim mileage on those trips?

[FatLazyContractor]

Are you aware of the savings involved when claiming a 3 quid lunch?

You aren't a Yorkshire man, are you?

[northernladuk]

On a £3 lunch for 5 month about £60 shaved off the CT tax bill...
Though that's off the top of my head, not counting days off and assuming 4 5day weeks in a month.

But you can claim £5 a day can't you?

I'm lucky enough that I can get home from my current client for my lunch... So I'm not sure!

You claim what you spent with a receipt unless you have dispensation which is unlikely.

[northernladuk]

You aren't a Yorkshire man, are you?

I didn't say whether I claim it or not

[northernladuk]

If you commute, then you have an opportunity to make your own sandwiches / do your own thing - therefore, don't claim it.

If you are staying away and you buy lunch, then claim it. If you are staying away and make a sandwich, then don't claim it.

This sums it up for me. Having the ability to make your own food even if you don't is the key.

[TheFaQQer]

You claim what you spent with a receipt unless you have dispensation which is unlikely.

Dispensation you still need receipts. Scale rate you wouldn't, but that's not going to happen in this scenario.

[Snarf]

You claim what you spent with a receipt unless you have dispensation which is unlikely.

Wasn't aware of that, never needed to claim, I'll bear it in mind for future!

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

Always claimed lunch when working on-site. Never had any qualms about doing so and meals as part of business travel and working at a temporary workplace are allowable (24 month rule permitting).

I'm only on-site 20% of the time, its an additional cost and who can be faffed with packed lunches?

[Snarf]

Do you claim mileage on those trips?

😀 No... But its a thought!