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I did a calculation once that if the cost of a packed lunch is less than 80% of the cost of buying lunch (i.e. what the business has spent on it after deducting tax), then even after taking into account the difference in Corp Tax and shopping for ingredients, you're better off taking your own lunch.Originally posted by SueEllen View PostSubsistence to. As it's now your permanent place of work.
But I may not have factored everything in, so I'm happy to be proved wrong here!- The meaning of life is to give life meaning
- Worrying about tomorrow spoils today
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You haven't factored in extreme laziness and that I didn't take packed lunches when I was permie, so I'm not starting now.Originally posted by DannyF1966 View PostI did a calculation once that if the cost of a packed lunch is less than 80% of the cost of buying lunch (i.e. what the business has spent on it after deducting tax), then even after taking into account the difference in Corp Tax and shopping for ingredients, you're better off taking your own lunch.
But I may not have factored everything in, so I'm happy to be proved wrong here!Comment
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But you can't afford to be lazy when it comes to maximising your profits!!Originally posted by Ticktock View PostYou haven't factored in extreme laziness and that I didn't take packed lunches when I was permie, so I'm not starting now.
(looks at the icons on the right to see if there's one for money-grabbing. Sorely disappointed to find out there isn't)- The meaning of life is to give life meaning
- Worrying about tomorrow spoils today
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