Umbrella Expenses

HMRC has recently taken more of an interest in the use of overarching employment contracts by Umbrella Companies and employment agencies.  It is important to note that any tax liability (and penalties) shall be payable by the contractor where it can be proved that they claimed business expenses that were not deductible for tax purposes. If you have any questions regarding expenses, please visit our freelance forum where help is at hand.

What is covered in this section

Can I claim food as an expense?
What is a Dispensation?
Do I need to keep receipts?
What is an overarching employment contract?
Can I claim expenses working through an Umbrella Company?
What happens if I stay more than 24 months in the same contract?

We're always looking for contributions to our Umbrella Resources section. If you feel we are missing information on a particular subject, please either contact us direct or perhaps submit your content by email. All contributions will be cited with the appropriate links.