Reply to: Another 24 month rule question

[northernladuk]

and for me, that is the crux of the issue. Does a different location mean office, or does it mean a different city altogether?

Well there is a pretty clear example about a simple office change in HMRC's guides. There is also an example of a work on a construction side either side a bridge. Just to work 100 yards away he has to travel miles over a different bridge.

You have to look a the merits of each case.

[malvolio]

and for me, that is the crux of the issue. Does a different location mean office, or does it mean a different city altogether?

It means "a substantially different journey", although that isn't defined. The best example I saw that makes sense was if you would have to go to a different mainline railway station to get there. At the end of the day you have to make your own assessment and be prepared to defend it if necessary.

[mike h]

Of course you can. If you take a contract somewhere in a significantly* different location.

* try to get the bastards to explain what that means.

and for me, that is the crux of the issue. Does a different location mean office, or does it mean a different city altogether?

[WordIsBond]

I'm sure CP will be along to correct me should I be wrong?

This is the default assumption of every comment on this site, isn't it?

[fannyadams]

No one likes someone talking rudely to them.

Some people dial a £1.50 a minute phone line for that.

The 24 month rule is about how long you've been on site, not how long you've been claiming for.

Congrats on the repeat business from your client - you're clearly providing a good service

[Dactylion]

I don't have to be a d*ck because I'm a contractor.

You are correct. That is not the reason, nor does it have to be.

[lenovo]

as a contractor you should (wo)man up. Nobody's here to make friends.

Sorry if off-topic but I've had a bad day with permies who want to be friendly.....

I don't have to be a d*ck because I'm a contractor.

[Lance]

No one likes someone talking rudely to them.

as a contractor you should (wo)man up. Nobody's here to make friends.

Sorry if off-topic but I've had a bad day with permies who want to be friendly.....

[MrMarkyMark]

You are right. If you switched to <40% on site or even 100% WFH after 2 years it would still take some time until you can claim expenses again without a change of location.

Top man, cheers

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

I know of people who clients have had to keep for 2 years+.

They (the contractor) insisted 100% WFH was the only option.

Obviously, you can go over 2 years if you only work 40% at the client location.

Pretty sure this would have to be the situation either from the outset of the contract, or prior to a "known" two years been up. I'm sure CP will be along to correct me should I be wrong?

You are right. If you switched to <40% on site or even 100% WFH after 2 years it would still take some time until you can claim expenses again without a change of location.

[northernladuk]

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[lenovo]

Moi? Never. Just pulling your plonker. You did say you wanted a bashing though.

Expected, not wanted. No one likes someone talking rudely to them.

[MrMarkyMark]

I know of people who clients have had to keep for 2 years+.

They (the contractor) insisted 100% WFH was the only option.

Obviously, you can go over 2 years if you only work 40% at the client location.

Pretty sure this would have to be the situation either from the outset of the contract, or prior to a "known" two years been up. I'm sure CP will be along to correct me should I be wrong?

[northernladuk]

Do you realise you already replied?

You seem bitter.

Moi? Never. Just pulling your plonker. You did say you wanted a bashing though.

[lenovo]

Of course you can. Fill your boots.

There, that's that thread sorted.

Do you realise you already replied?

You seem bitter.