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What expenses can I actually claim?

Answered by the TAG Accountancy team · Norwich, Norfolk

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Anything incurred wholly and exclusively for the business. For most sole traders that covers stock and materials, tools and equipment, business insurance, accountancy fees, business travel and mileage,…

Anything incurred wholly and exclusively for the business. For most sole traders that covers stock and materials, tools and equipment, business insurance, accountancy fees, business travel and mileage, phone and internet on the business proportion, and a reasonable amount for working from home.

What you cannot claim is ordinary commuting, client entertaining, or the personal share of anything you use for both business and private purposes. We go through this with you rather than guessing.

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