Driving lessons as a business expense

[Third Sector Lab]

I'm toying with the idea of learning to drive and wondering if I can claim it as a business expense?

Visting clients and lugging around equipment isn't easy on public transport!

PS...I'm a sole trader.

[elainec100@cheapaccounting]

I doubt this could be classed as wholly and exclusively for business purposes!

So I would say no - others will disagree and should give there reasons which you will need to keep to hand in case of query by HMRC

[Joyous]

So I would say no - others will disagree

No disagreement here. Can't see how you'd convince HMRC that you'd never use your newly found driving skills to do the weekly shop.

Regards

Joy

[KM-Tiger]

Much as I'm the champion of claiming every possible penny, I cannot see how you can get this one past.

Only thing I can think of is get someone to sell you a van with driving lessons thrown in and not itemise the bill. But that is stretching credibility.

Joy: Welcome back!

[KidsBeeHappy]

HGV or PCV, you might stand a chance.....

[maxine]

While we are on the subject :) Is there anything we could do for our apprentice regards paying for driving lessons for him as an expense/training cost???

[Third Sector Lab]

The main reason I'm thinking about learning to drive is to make things easier for my consultancy work but I'll take your advice on this one. At least I can claim so expenses when it comes to running the car itself.

Thanks for the advice.