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Flat rate expenses

Lux23 · 2016-11-30 14:36:37

I was reviewing my details on the PAYE portal and I decided to look at what occupations can claim flat rate expenses when I came across the following. Journalists, including those in public relations area of journalism Does this mean that people in PR or media relations can claim flat rate expenses? Incidentally, I did…

30-11-2016 2:36pm

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I was reviewing my details on the PAYE portal and I decided to look at what occupations can claim flat rate expenses when I came across the following.

Journalists, including those in public relations area of journalism

Does this mean that people in PR or media relations can claim flat rate expenses?

Incidentally, I did submit a query to the Revenue this day last week but haven't heard back so was wondering if anyone else knew?

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#2 30-11-2016 5:47pm

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It means that Journalists in PR can claim flat rate expenses.

Are you a member of the NUJ?

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#3 30-11-2016 6:06pm

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I think that journalism is one of the flat rate expenses that matches professional body fees exactly and you cant claim it unless you are paying the fees.

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#4 01-12-2016 11:35am

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Ah I see that makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

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#5 12-12-2016 12:15pm

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Just a quick update on this. I got a note back from the Revenue and they said I could claim flat rate expenses for when I worked in PR specifically. So there you go.

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