Can I claim costs on this legally?

[joni os]

The Tax man is not stupid. Providing people don't take advantage a certain flexibility will be overlooked, if for no other reason than a more rigorous approach would not be cost effective. A plumber working on his own house is no more liable for labour costs than a school teacher coaching his own children. Regarding material. Does a green grocer pay for the family veg? The permutations that leave us with surplus stock can be advantageously applied.

 

[rocketmanbkk]

As long as you don't build a house & claim for it whilst saying your earning are negative the taxman knows what's what

Just be sensible