Guest Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I think I need a cold shower Are we back on topic?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Never! Not on this forum *giggles* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 just an extra thought, Mel (though you will already know all about this - given your job!!) - but it might also be worth having a word with your insurers - if you are officially working from home - do they still classify your home insurance in exactly the same way when it comes to office equipment?? they probably do - but I'd have thought it was worth a check - and any extra premiums should be added to the bill! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 If it's company equipment it's usually covered under their own insurance (mine is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I'm self employed (so not sure if it applies to you Mel) but I claim a lump sum each year on my SA tax return for use of home phone, computer/ink, general stationery, heating, electricty etc and class it as use of home for work. My accountant just increases this amount each year and I've never had any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 Thanks RevNev and Hill family - both for your advice and getting us back on topic Our company provides an allowance, but my director has said as I am only trialing the situation I am not entitled to it still dont get that argument anyway, I am seeing him in two weeks time and propose going in with lots of paperwork showing how much it'll cost and asking him (very sweetly of course) whether he'd rather pay the allowance or authorise monthly expenses for electricity, heating, tea, coffee, a cleaner for the office space.................. If that doesnt work then I might go down Hill families route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Your company also has to ensure that your work station meets "Health and Safety" regulations. You will also make a saving on your travelling which your company may try to offset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Your company also has to ensure that your work station meets "Health and Safety" regulations. This is true, we have to make special allowances for 'staff working alone' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 No they wont - I have a company car and they pay for all the petrol - so another argument for me working at home saving them money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 There is a possibility that my company will want me to work from home. WORK? Are you sure you wouldn't be on here all day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Martin - isn't that the pot calling the kettle beige?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Martin - isn't that the pot calling the kettle beige?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 There is a possibility that my company will want me to work from home. As an exercise my boss has asked me to work out the running costs of doing so. My giggest expense will be running the equipment. Can anyone give me a (preferably idiots words of one syllable) guide on how to work out how much things like:laptops fax machine/scanner/printer lights cost please? We have a scanner/photocopier/printer in one, that was relatively cheap too, but not for large volumes of printing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 There is a possibility that my company will want me to work from home. WORK? Are you sure you wouldn't be on here all day? Nope, I am going to have to be REALLY really good - if I do come on the forum I wont get anything done so will only allow myself to go on it outside business hours..........well...........maybe the odd peek or two................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I suppose a peek is allowed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I do bits of work at home.....and I'm afraid the forum is far too tempting. I'm on and off all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 *clamps hands over ears* *squeezes eyes tight shut* *hums to oneself tralalllaaalalallaaatralala* I cant hear you I am not going to waste time on the forum I will be a good girl and do my work yeah, right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I do bits of work at home.....and I'm afraid the forum is far too tempting. I'm on and off all day. It is so tempting, during I.T lessons or any lesson in a computer room. I try and sneak on for a few minutes! After completing my work of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 of course martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Looney Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Mel, you could always work out your daily average electricity consumption during week days (using meter readings) when you are not working at home and then see if you can claim for the additional electricity used once you start working at home. That way you should be able to claim all the additional electricity you have used rather than just a percentage. Just read this back and it sounds like a huge effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 I think I'll just speak to the director and nag him until he begs for mercy. Doddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
