Tax offsetting question for a nice PC

I can't see any problem spending what ever you like on a laptop. Even 10k including software is fine - i dont think revenue would bat an eyelid, but most top spec set ups wouldn't cost more than 3 or 4k. It is worth getting a really top spec laptop if you use them a lot as you get so much more work done in the same amount of time.

Just make sure it matches you work needs. A laptop called a Gaming Laptop that comes with Steering Wheel accessories isn't going to pass mustard. Also if your total income is tiny and your laptop is expensive that won't add up - ie. if you keep bees as a side project and sell 200 euros of honey a year but buy a 5000 euro laptop thats not ok. But if you make a living using your laptop like you said, its grand.

modmuffin wrote: »

Its hard for them to define what your needs are - just be able to justify it.

However beware of laptops - they added back 60% of the cost of our mac laptops, citing personal usage. Without any proof of personal use. Seemed to be a policy.

this was not an audit, just a simple review.

I think you got mugged there, I'd definitely appeal that as it would go in your favour. That's like saying an upgrade to a first class flight is personal use and only being allowed to claim for the economy seat. Unless you declared that you watch netflix all day its 100% business use. If they argue, just prove that you have access to a different laptop for personal use. Done. Revenue shouldnt be micro managing SME's. Ofcourse if you just introduce a policy like my company has that all laptops must be used for work purposes then revenue can't argue personal usage.