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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
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£3320 less sale of previous taxi £400 = £2920
20% £2920 = £584
90% work use = £526 capital allowance
2009/10
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£2920-£526 =...
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...
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?
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...