What can I claim whilst self-employed.

[millie111]

hi not sure wetehr im on the right link but was wondering wether someone could help.

 

Ive been self employed since sep 10 i work 10 hours at home per week admin.What can i claim eg water,gas elec my mobile and my internet.I was wondering how to do the percentages on this as i no you cannont claim for all of it im really struggling with the figures.My internet is £18.95,my phone is £13.50 per month my gas is £100.00 per month elec £100.00 per month and i buy pens an paper every 3 months £5.00. can some one help me on what i have put on my tax return as i dont want to get an account as its too expensive i also work 20 hours selfemployed for a catering firm where i claim my bus pass and shoes and clothes ould you help me on this too .

[honeybee13]

Hello there and welcome to the forum.

 

I think you might be better off with a thread of your own and will ask the site team to have a look.

 

My best, HB

[maroondevo52]

Hi, millie111.

 

I have started a new thread for you.

 

Regards.

 

Scott.

[honeybee13]

Hello again.

 

Here's a link to the HMRC website, self-employed section. One of the links is for claiming expenses. I hope it helps.

 

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/incometax/relief-self-emp.htm

 

My best, HB

[Gbarbm]

You should have filled in a cwf1 to notify all relevant departmentsof your self employed status.

You need to contact the National Insurance (NI) office in Newcastle to arrange to pay Class 2 NI

If you are working from home you would calculate the % relating to the business element as follows;

Number of rooms in the house ( not including bathroom and kitchen)

e.g say 4

Number of rooms used for business e.g say 2

Take the annual total of utility bills and multiply it by 2/4

You will need to complete the self employed page of your self assessment tax return. there are also useful helpnotes which you can obtain from the self assessment orderline (see honeybees link for telephone numbers)