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duncan h

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Mileage log
« on: January 20, 2016, 09:26:33 pm »
What mileage log do you use, or do you just write it in a book. Its a pain in the arse. We used to just deduct a % for personal use, from the claimed petrol.
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Jonny 87

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2016, 09:29:46 pm »
I'm just a percentage.  Think it's 90% my accountant does, as I have a seperate car too.
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paulben

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2016, 06:48:52 am »
Do mine in a pocket book use 1 month per page keeps it easier . work out % of use for work and use that for all motoring costs
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Walter Mitty

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2016, 09:44:14 am »
I  just claim 90% for business use.  I tested it a couple of time and that may even be in their favour.
Van is my only vehicle.
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duncan h

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2016, 08:00:00 pm »
One accountant I visited said, you have to log every time you go in the van. Mileage, where to and for what. WHAT A PAIN.
The fine is £2500. That's £5000 I am in debt :)
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Matt.

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2016, 08:28:47 pm »
That can't be right mate, I don't even keep at track of my mileage, only person who takes my mileage is mot centre.
Never been asked for mileage in over 10 years with this accountant.
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robert mitchell

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2016, 08:40:37 pm »
There are two ways of claiming fuel/depreciation costs for your van .

As a percentage , in which case you need to keep all fuel receipts etc or you can record business mileage and claim 45p per mile .
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Walter Mitty

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2016, 08:41:26 pm »
If that were so, I'm sure my accountant woud have told me by now.  He thinks I';m being too generous with 10% personal use and asked me if I ought to go 5%.  I could justify it too, but I wouldn't want a load of hassle if HMRC ever decided to run the rule over me.  10% I can show them.  5% might get a little picky.  In reality I'm guessing it's about 7.5%.
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paulben

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2016, 06:51:25 am »
I was told by an accountant years ago to keep record of work and personal millages
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duncan h

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2016, 10:47:44 am »
Quote from: Matty Logan on January 21, 2016, 08:28:47 pm
That can't be right mate, I don't even keep at track of my mileage, only person who takes my mileage is mot centre.
Never been asked for mileage in over 10 years with this accountant.
I used to claim everything back. They changed it. Not sure when.
You have to keep a record of everything...poop as it is.
I am with you though. Kept no mileage record..other than MOT
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duncan h

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2016, 11:12:29 am »
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Walter Mitty

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Re: Mileage log
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2016, 11:33:45 am »
Quote from: duncan h on January 22, 2016, 11:12:29 am
https://www.gov.uk/simplified-expenses-checker

That seems to indicate that a reasonable estimate is acceptable

"you’ll be asked to make estimates about some of your business expenses - you don’t have to give accurate amounts"
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