Our Guide To Subsistence

Business travel often involves more than getting from A to B. When you or your employees are required to work away from the normal place of work, there will usually be associated costs for meals, accommodation, and small incidental expenses. HMRC refers to these as subsistence costs, and it is important to understand when they can be reimbursed tax free.

The rules can appear straightforward, but there are key points to keep in mind. Our guide explains what qualifies as subsistence, how the rules work, and the allowance rates you can use, and highlights common mistakes to help you avoid unnecessary issues in the future.

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This guide aims to provide straightforward guidance, but subsistence rules can be detailed, and your organisation’s responsibilities will depend on how you reimburse expenses. If you need advice on applying the correct rates, handling P11D reporting, or setting up a consistent internal process, our experienced team at R J Francis & Co is here to help. We offer practical, up-to-date advice tailored to your situation. Please get in touch if we can support you with this.