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Claim tax relief

rocky · 2008-09-12 22:23:15

I pay 125 pw for a house via bank transfer in the landlord's account, another tenant pays me 50 pw cash, so I split the 75 with the girlfriend, she pays me also via bank transfer. If I want to claim tax relief, will I fill in the rent as 37.5 pw (75/2), 1950 pa? Do I need any documents for the Revenue, I don't have a…

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12-09-2008 11:23pm

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rocky

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I pay 125 pw for a house via bank transfer in the landlord's account, another tenant pays me 50 pw cash, so I split the 75 with the girlfriend, she pays me also via bank transfer.

If I want to claim tax relief, will I fill in the rent as 37.5 pw (75/2), 1950 pa?

Do I need any documents for the Revenue, I don't have a signed lease, do I need rent receipts from the landlord?

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#2 15-09-2008 1:42am
rocky

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I think I'll go with the 1950 pa rent.

Anyone know if I need bank statements or rent receipts?

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#3 15-09-2008 1:44am
minxie

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you dont even need them, just the landlords name and pps no
never asked me when i did it anyway...

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#4 15-09-2008 5:19am
Victor

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The Revenue are entitled to some evidence. While strictly speaking htey could ask for receipts. They are likely to be happy with bank statements.

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