Subsistence allowance

Jul 25, 2019 | Business, HMRC

HMRC allows a certain amount of daily subsistence for tax relief if working away from your usual place of work. If you are travelling up to 5 hours then it is £5 per day, if up to 10 hours then £10 and if over then £25 per day. Remember to add these to your tax return expenses for maximum tax relief.

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