From: "Grobag" 
Newsgroups: uk.finance
Subject: Sole trader allowable car expenses
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:17:57 -0000

I'm a self employed sole trader and work at home. Computer, phone and mail
type business. Business car use is minimal i.e. around 10%, just popping out
to bank, printers etc. On my SE tax return I currently claim just £10 a week
petrol.

I'm wondering could I also claim 10% (business use proportion) of *all*
running costs like tax, insurance etc?

Also if I buy a new car, can I claim a (business use) proportion of the
purchase cost as capital allowance?

Thanks
Grobag
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