Hi,
I recently took up a 6 month contracting gig within the public sector and was put down the umbrella route with the choice of 3 agencies on recruiters PSL. After much deliberation, I chose one of the 3 after hearing all the terms and conditions and researching a fair amount on the net.
What I need to better understand from an independent viewpoint and not from someone trying to get my service.
Claiming expenses through Umbrella has all changed. I have passed the SDC test on all 3 agencies as I work fully autonomously however what is actually claimable in terms of mileage, travel, subsistence and lodgings?
I commute 1000 miles (round trip) per week to temporary lodgings for my assignment for the next 6 months and will be driving some weeks and also flying some others. From my first wage it seems I am able through tax relief claim back about 89% of the wage - is this the normal? I keep all my receipts for my own sanity even though the payroll company stated this is not necessary and am claiming lodgings, mileage 45p for first 10,000 and subsistence of £25 per day when based at temporary lodgings.
I would just like re-assurance that this is the normal and how many people out there under umbrella contracts are claiming expenses?
The agency I am using are very reputable but will keep them anonymous.
I appreciate everyone's help and apologise in advance for poor grammar
I recently took up a 6 month contracting gig within the public sector and was put down the umbrella route with the choice of 3 agencies on recruiters PSL. After much deliberation, I chose one of the 3 after hearing all the terms and conditions and researching a fair amount on the net.
What I need to better understand from an independent viewpoint and not from someone trying to get my service.
Claiming expenses through Umbrella has all changed. I have passed the SDC test on all 3 agencies as I work fully autonomously however what is actually claimable in terms of mileage, travel, subsistence and lodgings?
I commute 1000 miles (round trip) per week to temporary lodgings for my assignment for the next 6 months and will be driving some weeks and also flying some others. From my first wage it seems I am able through tax relief claim back about 89% of the wage - is this the normal? I keep all my receipts for my own sanity even though the payroll company stated this is not necessary and am claiming lodgings, mileage 45p for first 10,000 and subsistence of £25 per day when based at temporary lodgings.
I would just like re-assurance that this is the normal and how many people out there under umbrella contracts are claiming expenses?
The agency I am using are very reputable but will keep them anonymous.
I appreciate everyone's help and apologise in advance for poor grammar
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