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I seem to go against the trend within my field.
"Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."Comment
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IT contractor newbie here.
1. Can I claim for clothing? I have a nice new £5 anorak from Blacks that I need for work.
2. I have upgraded my lunchtime encapsulation wrapper to a formal Tupperware box solution. Can I claim the VAT on it?
3. Does anybody know any grils?My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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Welcome to the boardOriginally posted by RichardCranium View PostIT contractor newbie here.
You'll find that we're a bunch of well-balanced individuals, tolerant of others different than ourselves, and eager to help without being judgmental 
FFS newb, have you even read the first timer guides that I'm not bothering to link to (even though it would obviously be more helpful if I did)?Originally posted by RichardCranium View Post1. Can I claim for clothing? I have a nice new £5 anorak from Blacks that I need for work.
Originally posted by RichardCranium View Post2. I have upgraded my lunchtime encapsulation wrapper to a formal Tupperware box solution. Can I claim the VAT on it?

I just told you!
Why don't you worthless newbs even bother reading the answer to your first question before asking the second? If you joined the PCG you'd know all this already!
I think the George Foreman ones are pretty good, but my mum could answer this one better than meOriginally posted by RichardCranium View Post3. Does anybody know any grils?
HTH, and again, welcome
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Yes - You will also find white socks, sandals and beard trimmers are tax deductible.Originally posted by RichardCranium View PostIT contractor newbie here.
1. Can I claim for clothing? I have a nice new £5 anorak from Blacks that I need for work.Comment
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Thank you.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostYes - You will also find white socks, sandals and beard trimmers are tax deductible.
Should I invest in a second Theakstons Old Peculier t-shirt so I can have a clean one to wear in meetings / presentations / interviews?My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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Come on IT is over, you're too old, let go it's over....
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It was called DP when I started doing it...Originally posted by scooterscot View PostCome on IT is over, you're too old, let go it's over....
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It still seems to be going strong in Bangalore.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostCome on IT is over, you're too old, let go it's over....
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