How much can I spend on a laptop

**worzelGummidge** · 27 October 2009, 20:49

If you spend over £2k and you are on the flat rate scheme then you can claim the VAT back. Hence, I usually spend about £2k

**SueEllen** · 27 October 2009, 21:59

Buy a laptop you like.

I mean buy a laptop suitable for your business needs.

**Maslins** · 28 October 2009, 07:20

Spend as much/little as you want/need.

But do bear in mind even if it is tax deductable it still costs you money, deliberately buying the most expensive one you can find won't make you better off(!)

**d000hg** · 28 October 2009, 08:20

Originally posted by worzelGummidge View Post

If you spend over £2k and you are on the flat rate scheme then you can claim the VAT back. Hence, I usually spend about £2k

You must have pretty nice laptops

**northernladuk** · 28 October 2009, 11:15

On expenses and obviously i need to invoice it to my company?

Dumb question of the day... Why buy on expenses and invoice it? Why not just buy it on company card and file the receipt? Is this to give the impression you own it not the company?

I have a feeling this is a daft question but had to ask.

**trsisko** · 1 November 2009, 19:32

how much of the below invoice for a laptop i purchased in my company name do I claim back just the actual cost of laptop and the vat right?

Notebook NP-Q320-FS01UK Samsung Q320- white - Pentium Dual Core

Delivery cost13.02
Net Amount 430.39
VAT Amount 64.56
Total 494.95

**blacjac** · 1 November 2009, 19:36

If you were a permie and your employer bought a laptop for you to use at work, would the business pay for the delivery or would the boss pay for it out of their own pocket?

**Maslins** · 1 November 2009, 19:41

Originally posted by trsisko View Post

how much of the below invoice for a laptop i purchased in my company name do I claim back just the actual cost of laptop and the vat right?

Notebook NP-Q320-FS01UK Samsung Q320- white - Pentium Dual Core

Delivery cost13.02
Net Amount 430.39
VAT Amount 64.56
Total 494.95

What you do with the VAT depends on whether you are registered, and/or on the flat rate scheme.

Assuming you are either not registered or are and are on the flat rate scheme, the VAT, along with the cost of the laptop and delivery are an expense for you. ie you can claim the entire £494.95.

**smalldog** · 1 November 2009, 20:39

Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

Dumb question of the day... Why buy on expenses and invoice it? Why not just buy it on company card and file the receipt? Is this to give the impression you own it not the company?

I have a feeling this is a daft question but had to ask.

i think people can overcomplicate it..yes just buy it on the card and keep the receipt and claim the VAT back..simples...

How much can I spend on a laptop