I just put all my petrol receipts in an envelope with every other receipt and give it to my accountant to do, thats what they are there for.
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It might be a long journey.Originally posted by G8_Summit2 Dates ??? Shirley shome mishtake ??
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Or you might be Threaded and arrive before you left.Originally posted by DimPrawnIt might be a long journey.
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I record the same information except that I bought a "proper" log book from a stationers. Each month I add up the total miles and then pay myself my allowance. I have a speadsheet recording the mileage for that month, the annual accumulative mileage and the amount paid so I know when to change form 40p to 25p.Originally posted by DimPrawnWhat is the tax mans requirements?
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Am I missing something? I don't bother claiming VAT on petrol.
BTW, you should keep a log for each vehicle used (so I am told).Comment
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Assembler's the one for me!Originally posted by zeitghostI find edlin particularly user friendly myself...Do you think people who pack the confectionary into boxes at fudge making factories tell people what they do for a living?Comment
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