I claim it, and document it that I'm missing the receipt.
If you're on FRS then you don't need to worry about the VAT. If you're not, then you shouldn't claim the VAT back without a VAT receipt.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reply to: Losing Receipts
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "Losing Receipts"
Collapse
-
There's also the argument that if they find some small things, they'll go away happy. If everything is perfect, they'll be suspicious and really dig.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by r0bly0ns View PostThe advice I have had from my account on loosing receipts for cash purchases was to claim them anyway, but as said above they can't be used for VAT calculations.
As long as it is not a regular thing, and not for massive ammounts HMRC expect that a few receipts will get lost now and then.
Leave a comment:
-
If you do get an investigation, IR really don't have time to go through umpteen receipts for small items. Even if they did notice and if it was a reasonable expense (especially if other items show you did actually go the airport etc.) I cannot imagine they would be bothered, they are not that anal. It is the big stuff they want to screw you on.
Leave a comment:
-
The advice I have had from my account on loosing receipts for cash purchases was to claim them anyway, but as said above they can't be used for VAT calculations.
As long as it is not a regular thing, and not for massive ammounts HMRC expect that a few receipts will get lost now and then.
Leave a comment:
-
Write loads of them out left handed - using different pens - jobs a good un
Leave a comment:
-
Unfortunately mine were just cash to the taxi drivers.
The taxi driver gave me a number of blank taxi receipts this morning because he knows he takes me to the airport most weeks.
The thing is that if I look at the past receipts they are almost illegible, they are hardly ever filled out properly (i.e. to/from, date etc). Most just have the amount scribbled on.
Leave a comment:
-
Same here. I lost 2 reciepts. 1 small (£10) 1 large (£200).
The advice from the accountant was claim as an expense as they were both on CC statements and ovbious (staples and insight) plus I printed out the on-line receipts.
He did however say not to claim the VAT as you had no VAT receipt for them.
Works for me.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by oxtailsoup View PostNow and again when I go through my receipts at the end of the month I discover that I have lost a few smaller receipts, usually for taxi to and from the airport (circa £20 each way).
If I have lost the receipt can I still claim the expense (writing a note in lieu of receipt) for the taxi fare and just staple it to the taxi business card? Or is this a not allowed?
Leave a comment:
-
Losing Receipts
Now and again when I go through my receipts at the end of the month I discover that I have lost a few smaller receipts, usually for taxi to and from the airport (circa £20 each way).
If I have lost the receipt can I still claim the expense (writing a note in lieu of receipt) for the taxi fare and just staple it to the taxi business card? Or is this a not allowed?Tags: None
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Leave a comment: