Yes you need to keep copies of receipts for a period of 5 years, it is important to keep a record that supports your travel claim.
It is worth noting that the Inland Revenue do investigate at random and no company can offer you protection against investigation. Some companies have tax enquiry insurance which offers some reassurance from the associated legal and consultancy fees of an investigation.






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