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Post by littlesprogs on Oct 23, 2007 10:48:15 GMT
i'm taking my driving test an theory test soon. Is it possible to claim this on my accounts, driving is going to help me with my childminding because it'll mean i can take the children out for day trip (i live in a village and cant get anywhere without a car!)
Is this allowed?
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Post by sarahnev707 on Oct 23, 2007 11:36:36 GMT
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Post by jo on Oct 23, 2007 15:06:49 GMT
No harm trying! I don't drive at the mo but will be interesting if you could find out!
Your mindee's will definatly benifit from it, but unsure of the answer for that one. Keep us posted!
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Post by susi513 on Oct 24, 2007 18:22:03 GMT
you could say you need to drive to
- access training (none of the training courses, eg first aid, I've been offered have been on a bus route!)
- collect/take mindees to schools/preschools (not being able to drive could lose you business if you can't access any schools)
- take mindees to libraries, museums, parks, toddlers etc, its a requirement to provide appropriate experiences
- make purchases for your business (food, toys, equipment)
They might have an answer as to why you can't claim (eg they say the 40p per mile covers most car-related expenses) but it never hurts to ask. I never thought to ask when I passed my test (I too wanted to be mobile for my business). And if they say you CAN claim, make sure you get the name of the person you spoke to, always make a note of the date & time of telephone calls - you can then ensure you claim cost of the telephone call too!
Good luck with your tests!
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Post by littlesprogs on Oct 24, 2007 18:23:44 GMT
does anyone have the number that i have to ring to find out i cant find it anywhere?
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Post by rubybubbles on Oct 25, 2007 20:23:53 GMT
NOt sure about the getting through your test but I do have a friend (well know of a childminder lol) who put her car through!!
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Post by littlesprogs on Oct 25, 2007 20:26:18 GMT
the car isnt the problem i already have one of those lol
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Post by snowqueen on Oct 26, 2007 6:42:31 GMT
Can you let us know on the income, i might actually then take my driving lessons..I have put it off as not needed it, but no im thinking would be so much easier with the kids and can take them out anywhere.  |
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Post by deeb66 on Oct 27, 2007 18:40:28 GMT
It would be great if you could but I suspect the answer will be no.
You can only claim allowances that are solely relevant to childminding so technically you could only drive when you have minded children in the car (and for their purpose/outings etc) and not when you are not working!!!
Dee
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Post by loum on Oct 31, 2007 10:53:18 GMT
You can only do this if you havea deisgnated car ONLY for minding with and do not use it at any other time. Hubby ( accoutnant) is always moaning at me in the supermarkets carpark as he sees many many work svehicles being used out of work and getting right annoyed as they are clients of his who swear the car/van is only used for work |
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Post by deeb66 on Oct 31, 2007 13:40:11 GMT
Thanks Lou
I pretty much thought that would be the case but wasn't 100% sure
Dee
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Post by sj on Nov 1, 2007 14:47:04 GMT
Bummer, Ive just started to learn to drive to help with the childminding too!!!
Sam
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