I have a query on a director claiming for their annual sight test and a pair of glasses that they require only for VDU purposes.
I have looked into the HMRC rules and I have interpreted them to mean that the sight test is fine to claim - the same as it is for an employee. What I cannot find is how much is reasonable to claim for the glasses themselves.
They have received a quote from a local opticians for around £ 60 but they would prefer to get some designer frames.
Is there a limit on what is exceptable or is not able to claim anything for the actual glassses as I cannot decide.
Would like to get a definitive answer if anybody can help as meeting the client on friday.
I normally allow sight tests for directors as per your post, but the cost of the glasses is bit of a grey area.
I would say that as long as the director has opted for the cheapest available glasses then I think that HMRC would be fine with this. This answer assumes that the expense is wholly and exclusively for business.
This is an interesting one as I have recently had to get glasses for work, I have got to the point that I struggle to read the laptop without them. I can't use them for anything else, like driving or even watching TV, as the prescription was just for VDU work. I told the Optition what I did for a job and he told me I can claim for my glasses as well, so I have put them through as an expense. Like I say I can only wear them for computer work and he said when the time comes that I have to wear glasses for driving he said I would have to buy a different pair for that purpose. Have I claimed them wrongly then??
-- Edited by Amanda on Thursday 7th of June 2012 01:13:14 PM
This is an interesting one as I have recently had to get glasses for work, I have got to the point that I struggle to read the laptop without them. I can't use them for anything else, like driving or even watching TV, as the prescription was just for VDU work. I told the Optition what I did for a job and he told me I can claim for my glasses as well, so I have put them through as an expense. Like I say I can only wear them for computer work and he said when the time comes that I have to wear glasses for driving he said I would have to buy a different pair for that purpose. Have I claimed them wrongly then??
-- Edited by Amanda on Thursday 7th of June 2012 01:13:14 PM
The only thing i will add is that the Opticians invoice must state that the prescription is specifically for VDU useage. If there is a vari. bi focal lense fitted, and the invoice states on part is for VDU use, then a portion can be claimed
