Driving lessons as a business expense

Third Sector Lab · Jan 7, 2010

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.

elaine@cheapaccounting · Jan 7, 2010

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 · Jan 7, 2010

elainec100 said:
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 · Jan 7, 2010

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 · Jan 7, 2010

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

maxine · Jan 7, 2010

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 · Jan 7, 2010

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.

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