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Previously on "Personal Side Gig, need a TV, can I claim on my business"
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Lets just apply a bit of common sense here.
If I needed a TV to test an Apple TV app, I would have no hesitation to put the cost of a small, cheap TV through the business if it was necessary to test the app properly. As others have said, a 4K monitor with a separate pair of speakers may also do the trick. I'd be looking at getting the cheapest option that allows me to get the job done because that's just good business sense.
HMRC may rightly question it if you use it as an excuse to buy a £1000+ 4K top of the range telly. However a < £150 no-name 28" telly clearly for the purposes of testing - I don't see the issue.
Similarly most people aren't going to be able to justify putting an Xbox through the business...unless their business is Xbox games development in which case it is obviously a justifiable cost.Last edited by TheCyclingProgrammer; 11 April 2018, 12:15.
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Thanks, yes its just a bog standard one I would buy, cheapest one I can get. Has to be 4K though as some of the fights are in 4K and I think that will be a key selling point for the app. Not fussed about the sound quality, long as its decent, but to need to test the sound as already I found a few bugs where the sound was clicky due to the stream.
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Do we assume this 4k TV you need for your business will be a massive thing with all the bells and whistles including 7.1 surround sound and be very expensive? About as much as you'd pay for a high end family TV per chance?
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Just make sure the new TV is (a) no more spec than you need to do the job and (b) in a room where the rest of the family don't have access...
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Thanks for your replies. I thought about a 4k monitor for testing, but rather test it on what the consumers will be using it on to make sure. Also, I'd need speakers as well, as monitors usually don't come with sound.
Yes, it's through my limited company, my Apple Developer Licence is through my limited company and the app will show my company name in the listings. The Apple TV device is an actual development version too which was given to me by Apple through my company (although the newer version I had to buy myself), so I think I could explain to HMRC if I needed too.
Think I might risk it. I believe I could justify it to HMRC if needed. Thanks againLast edited by 2bFrank; 11 April 2018, 11:19.
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostHonest suggestion: Why not get a monitor with HDMI instead. Far less likely to arouse any feeling of "Sneaking household goods through the company"
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Well you’re doing it in the hope for it to create revenue at some point so I don’t see why it’s a problem.
Been paid directly for the work is irrelevant imo so it’s a strange reply from your accountant.
This is my view if the tv is wholly, exclusively and necessary for you do to that dev work.
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Originally posted by 2bFrank View PostHello,
I am a contract developer whose main income is from contract work, however, I have a personal side gig, where I am developing a Combat Sports TV app mainly for UK MMA events.
The main app is for iOS devices, but I'm creating an Apple TV one. I mostly use my home TV for testing, however, it's becoming a pain as my wife and son want to watch TV and I'm hogging it (its the only 4K TV in the house), and I'm doing the work evenings and weekends.
I asked an accountant about buying a new TV, but they said it could be a grey area as I'm not actually getting paid for the work and could be seen more than a hobby than for business purposes. Is this true, surely if I'm using the TV for just development this shouldn't be an issue, even if I'm not making any money from it yet (I hope it creates some revenue in the near future).
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I think your accountant is right to be cautious - especially as it doesn't seem to be connected to your primary business.
Realistically, I think this comes down to your appetite for risk. Firstly, whether it's ever going to crop up and get investigated. Secondly, whether you can seriously look any HMRC person in the eye and explain what the TV is for and why you purchased it. Have you purchased any other tools relating to this development through the company? Does it have a realistic business plan?
Honest suggestion: Why not get a monitor with HDMI instead. Far less likely to arouse any feeling of "Sneaking household goods through the company"
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Personal Side Gig, need a TV, can I claim on my business
Hello,
I am a contract developer whose main income is from contract work, however, I have a personal side gig, where I am developing a Combat Sports TV app mainly for UK MMA events.
The main app is for iOS devices, but I'm creating an Apple TV one. I mostly use my home TV for testing, however, it's becoming a pain as my wife and son want to watch TV and I'm hogging it (its the only 4K TV in the house), and I'm doing the work evenings and weekends.
I asked an accountant about buying a new TV, but they said it could be a grey area as I'm not actually getting paid for the work and could be seen more than a hobby than for business purposes. Is this true, surely if I'm using the TV for just development this shouldn't be an issue, even if I'm not making any money from it yet (I hope it creates some revenue in the near future).Tags: None
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