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    Capital allowance on a car

    Thank you so much for your response. :)
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    Capital allowance on a car

    The car (used as a taxi) was bought on the 2nd September 2008, so the rules for pre 6th April 2009 still apply. The car cost £3320 2008/9 ---------- £3320 less sale of previous taxi £400 = £2920 20% £2920 = £584 90% work use = £526 capital allowance 2009/10 ---------- £2920-£526 =...
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    How much can I claim for telephone etc as allowable expenses

    Thanks for that - I will look into it. :)
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    How much can I claim for telephone etc as allowable expenses

    The follow is a list of allowable expenses that I can claim for as a taxi-driver but it's difficult to know how much I can claim since some of the items are not used solely for business use but also private use. Telephone/mobile Internet Protective clothing and Cleaning products for car...
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    I clean my own taxi - can I claim it as a business expense?

    I really appreciate your response. Thanks.
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    I clean my own taxi - can I claim it as a business expense?

    Thank you for your answers David.
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    I clean my own taxi - can I claim it as a business expense?

    Sorry Walkol, not sure what you mean.
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    I clean my own taxi - can I claim it as a business expense?

    Thanks. This does seem surprising though seeing as one is expending time in doing the cleaning. So would it be the same for car maintenance - if I do it myself (ignoring the cost of any car parts), I can't claim for my time and labour?
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    I clean my own taxi - can I claim it as a business expense?

    I realise one can claim for any business related cleaning products one buys, but what about the time and labour of actually doing it yourself? I can spend up to 2 hours a week washing and valeting which, if done professionally, might amount to over £25. I have spoken to some taxi-driver...