subsistence Articles

Yesterday 16th December 2014 HMRC issued their discussion document on changing the current scheme in respect of the tax relief temporary workers currently benefit from for costs reimbursed in relation to travel and subsistence (food and drink).

In July 2014, the Treasury launched a two part consultation on the treatment of tax for travel and subsistence payments. The aim is to bring legislation up to date with modern day working practices.

From 6th April 2009 HMRC have announced that all Umbrella Companies will be able to offer scale rate dispensations for various types of expenses.

As previously reported, the Chancellor as part of his Autumn Statement, has stated there will be a discussion opened regarding the Government’s concern that “some temporary workers to benefit from tax relief for home to-work travel expenses that is not generally available to other workers”.

4Dm1n | 20 April 2012
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Expenses Policy Reminder

This is a reminder of an employees responsibilities in respect of sending in or retaining expense receipts.

Often Umbrella Companies quote that if you are a contractor looking to join them then your contract must be be for a period of less than 2 years. This isn't stricly true.

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