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    Expensing contract specific reference books?

    I'm still new to all this, so apologies if this sounds like a silly question. I'd also phone my umbrella directly for clarification, but I'm in the US for another few days, and I'm too impatient to wait till next week.

    There are a number of essential reference books that I will need to purchase for my current gig. Very contract specific stuff, so books I'm unlikely to need for any future contracts (this is a 12-month minimum contract though, likely to be more long term than that). Overall cost comes to about £130, so nothing hugely excessive. Is this something I could legitimately expense?

    I've read a few guides but couldn't find any clear guidance on this.

    #2
    IANAA but I can't see any problem with buying reference books. They are tools for the job that you doing, so pretty essential really.

    I'm in trouble if there is a problem as I have an entire library of reference books!

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      #3
      Originally posted by RasputinDude View Post
      IANAA but I can't see any problem with buying reference books. They are tools for the job that you doing, so pretty essential really.

      I'm in trouble if there is a problem as I have an entire library of reference books!
      Yeah, I thought if I was doing this as a LTD it would be a definite yes, so I'm hoping it is with an umbrella, too.

      As a last resort I could request these books be purchased directly by the client (they have indicated that this is an option), but I'd prefer to actually own them.

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        I think expensing them will be fine. You won't have to claim immediately - just make sure you keep the receipts.
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