Temporary accommodation as an expense

[DavidC]

Hi all,

I will be moving to London next year to undertake a 12 month contract (outside ir35, site based, first time contracting and through a ltd company).

I currently live with my parents and do not own the property or pay rent there but would class it as my permanent residence. I will not be travelling back to my permanent residence regularly (e.g. at weekend) for the duration of the contract. The cost of doing so would be circa £160.00.

Will I be able to claim accommodation in London as an expense? E.g. renting a flat or taking an airbnb.

I can see variations of this question have been asked but still can't figure out whether I can treat this as an expense or not for my current living situation.

Thanks in advance

David

[GhostofTarbera]

Quick question - Who told you the contract was outside IR35?

Please don’t say the agent ?


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[DeludedKitten]

If you can successfully argue that this is a temporary workplace away from your permanent place of work then you could claim 5/7 of the cost.

The fact that you are regularly staying there over the weekend would imply that this is not temporary accommodation, IMHO.

One for your accountant to advise.

[northernladuk]

You live with your parents but you are moving to London for work. IMO you don't have a permanent place so everyone you move to is your home for the time being. I can't see bunking at your parents can be classed as permanent so for all intensive purposes you'll be living in London. I don't see how you can claim any of that.

[mudskipper]

for all intensive purposes

FFS, please tell me it's deliberate!

[northernladuk]

FFS, please tell me it's deliberate!

Of course. A little something to keep people on their toes.....

[greenlake]

for all intensive purposes

FFS, please tell me it's deliberate!

Of course. A little something to keep people on their toes.....

Riiiiight....

IMO for all intensive purposes

Realistically and for all intensive purposes

For all intensive purposes

[BR14]

Riiiiight....

of coarse

[northernladuk]

Damn Google search method...

[DavidC]

Quick question - Who told you the contract was outside IR35?

Please don’t say the agent ?


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Hi,

It's consultancy/project work. Looking over the ir35 criteria i wouldn't fall under it (assuming hmrc play fair) but yes the agency did mention it!

Looks like I'll have to get an accountant - will have a look for one in the new year's sales.

Have a great 2019 all.