When working in a self-employed capacity in the UK certain items, directly related to the business, can be claimed back, in part, from the Inland Revenue. To do this, freelancers need to prove:
So, the above details, along with the accompanying receipts should be kept for the following items:
And if working from home:
Remember, always check with your accountant or the Inland Revenue if you are not sure what qualifies as an expense.
If you want to find out more about being a freelance writer or copywriter request details for either The Writers Bureau’s Creative Writing Course or Complete Copywriting Course.
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