Is it possible to claim tax back on professional training in the UK? Thread poster: Aleksandra Mazur-Bryla
|
|---|
I am a self-employed translator working in the UK. Does anyone know whether it is possible to claim tax back on professional training courses, workshops, seminars etc., on self-development in general (obviously related to translating)?
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thank you
| | | | | Yes, it is :-) | Mar 5, 2013 |
If the courses, training, seminars etc. are relevant to your existing business, i.e. translation, you can put them down as expenses. However, if you decided to do a course in mechanics to become a mechanic, you couldn't put that down as expenses as it would be acquiring a new skill rather than expanding your existing knowlegde . Although, you could say, if the tax man came to ask, that the course in mechanics is relevant to your existing business because you needed it to brush up on termi... See more If the courses, training, seminars etc. are relevant to your existing business, i.e. translation, you can put them down as expenses. However, if you decided to do a course in mechanics to become a mechanic, you couldn't put that down as expenses as it would be acquiring a new skill rather than expanding your existing knowlegde . Although, you could say, if the tax man came to ask, that the course in mechanics is relevant to your existing business because you needed it to brush up on terminology in that field. Basically, if you can make it relevant to your business, should the HMRC pick on you, all will be tickety-boo
[Edited at 2013-03-05 21:50 GMT] ▲ Collapse
| | | | There is no moderator assigned specifically to this forum. To report site rules violations or get help, please contact site staff » Is it possible to claim tax back on professional training in the UK? | CafeTran Espresso | You've never met a CAT tool this clever!
Translate faster & easier, using a sophisticated CAT tool built by a translator / developer.
Accept jobs from clients who use Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast & major CAT tools.
Download and start using CafeTran Espresso -- for free
Buy now! » |
| | Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
The system lets you keep client/vendor database, with contacts and rates, manage projects and assign jobs to vendors, issue invoices, track payments, store and manage project files, generate business reports on turnover profit per client/manager etc.
More info » |
|
| | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | |
Login to reply/comment 
