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Can I claim VAT or PAYE back on a computer?

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    Can I claim VAT or PAYE back on a computer?

    Hi All
    I am an IT contractor working through an umbrella company. My work is in addition to my day job so I only earn about an extra £4-5k a year from it. I would like to buy a new laptop as my old one is old and slow (although there is nothing actually wrong with it). Obviously as I am an IT contractor, a computer is vital to my work.

    Is there anyway I can claim it as an expense and not pay VAT and/or income tax on it?

    Thanks

    #2
    Probably best to ask your umbrella company about their expenses policy.

    If you were working thru you're own ltd co, you could put the laptop down as an expense BEFORE you get taxed, therefore saving you paying 19% Corp Tax on the amount.
    Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon

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