I don't use accountant. I wonder if I can claim my glasses as the expenses of work tool like a computer.
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Can I claim my glasses as expenses ?
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Originally posted by topgun View PostI don't use accountant. I wonder if I can claim my glasses as the expenses of work tool like a computer.Cats are evil. -
Originally posted by topgun View PostI don't use accountant. I wonder if I can claim my glasses as the expenses of work tool like a computer.Comment
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No I don't think so. Comes under the same rules as clothes... i.e. :
Yes you need clothes to work, but you also need clothes at other times too so they're not exclusively for work purposes so not a valid expense.It's about time I changed this sig...Comment
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you can if they are safety glasses, or welding glasses or diving glasses - if they are just for reading the Daily Star - no.Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galonComment
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Originally posted by MrRobin View PostNo I don't think so. Comes under the same rules as clothes... i.e. :
Yes you need clothes to work, but you also need clothes at other times too so they're not exclusively for work purposes so not a valid expense.Thats the way the cookie crumblesComment
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Just noticed the guy's name 'topgun' - presumably they're cheesy mirrored ones for small egotistical people into alternative religions (nb. didnt dare say anything else against said religion or they'd have me )Comment
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Good idea I need a new Channel glasses - will check with my accountant re claiming back, btw I claim for a clothes allowance every year, didn't hear any objection from the HMRC, can do it as long as you are not taking the pi$$Comment
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