Claiming expenses for a camper van ?

[phoog]

I could publicize my business at music festivals and events, which would be handy as I could take the family along and relive a bit of my misspent youth
If i was to spend £25-30k on a secondhand motorhome, could i claim/offset anything back ?
anyone on here do this ?

 

[UK Contractor Accountant]

! believe the F1 teams have motorhomes !!!

 

[Energise Accounting]

I think you may have difficulty with this one in reality unless music festivals and things like that is where you normally conduct your business. You will have to tell us what line of business you are in

 

[phoog]

The F1 team buses are more motor houses than motorhomes !

I sell music related artwork and posters, all online, so although I have no intention of selling directly at events, it could legitimately be a marketing exercise as that's where my customers are.
I could also sell photos and artwork I've created there when I got back (although not very many I suspect!)

 

[Chris Ashdown]

I new a rep who used one to stop staying in hotels, as he was away most of the week HMRC allowed it

 

[Energise Accounting]

I personally would not allow this the tax man will probably take the same view you don't need the camper van to run your business. It would be very difficult to justify if you had a inspection

 

[UK Contractor Accountant]

Have a read of this post.

http://forums.contractoruk.com/acco...b-b-allowable-expense-living-away-home-2.html

 

[IanG]

The motorhome isn't doing the publicity, I think you'll struggle.

 

[UK Contractor Accountant]

Claimed yatchs, racehorses, helicopters and rally cars before - why not a motorhome!

When Hector came out once regarding the yatch we had ready Board Meetings details that had been held on the yatch, the sails and the hull were emblazened with adverstising material, photos were produced at various promotional events and we made them hold an annual promotional day at the boat yard for customers etc.

Hector went away ok with the whole thing -vat claim and CT deduction accepted.

 

[IanG]

Which if you could sticker and up and park it next to the stage might be comparable, but its just means to sleep at the event where you're going to give out some flyers alongside your holiday.

Not quite the same thing.