.png)
.png)
Our client recently commenced self-employment as an installer of television equipment for shows, exhibitions, etc. He employs labourers and others to lift heavy equipment. They only work for a few hours on the required days and he pays them in cash and also provides very light refreshments. This happens in different parts of the country and there is no one person who is employed for more than one or two days.
Our client recently commenced self-employment as an installer of television equipment for shows exhibitions etc. He employs labourers and others to lift heavy equipment. They only work for a few hours on the required days and he pays them in cash and also provides very light refreshments. This happens in different parts of the country and there is no one person who is employed for more than one or two days.
My question is whether my client can get tax relief on the casual wages and the refreshment expenses. It is not possible for him to keep all small clerical details as he is almost illiterate. Any suggestions as how to best deal with this client are welcomed.
Query T16 757 — Despair.
Reply by YME:
Don't despair but let's take a reality check here. Is the real problem that of getting a deduction for the cash...
Please reach out to customer services at +44 (0) 330 161 1234 or 'customer.services@lexisnexis.co.uk' for further assistance.
