Q: What's the standard policy for mobile phones expenses. Can you claim back anything from the tax man for business mobile phone usage?
Nov 14 2007
Answered by: Clive Lewis Ask a question
You do not say whether the business in question is a limited company or a sole trader or partnership. It makes a difference.
If the mobile phone is in a company name all the costs can be claimed. If the business is not a limited company only the business proportion can be claimed, so you will have to keep a record of business calls to justify a claim if the Revenue challenges your figures.
A difficulty arises when the phone is part of a package and the payment covers rental and all calls. In this case you will be unable to claim any expenses against taxation. One further complication is if the item is a Blackberry. In this case the Revenue classifies it as a computer and there are special rules.
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