Whilst the pension reforms and changes in HMRC’s rules and regulations, dentists working under the NHS should not miss out to claim the expenses that they are entitled to. That’s because claiming on such expenses will help to save money that can be utilised in other important areas.

As a dentist, what can you claim for?

Use of home

When you use your home for practice purposes, you have the right to make a claim for the incurred expenses. For this, you need to make a share of overall costs which is used in running a property. This share should be divided according to the number of rooms used for your practice.

Locum fees

In case of any sickness, you can take help from locum dentists for a specific time period that can do your job. And, the locum fees paid to such dentists is regarded as a legitimate expense which can be included in the claim.

Private telephone bills

If you use your home telephone landline for your practice use, then you need to classify the costs of used for your practice from the telephone bills first for claiming such expense.

However, today most of the dentists use mobile phones instead of landlines where a proportion of cost can be claimed if mobile phones are used for practice purposes. So, if you use are one of them, make sure to claim it.

Courses/Training costs

Being in a dental profession, you need to take part in training and courses that help you to maintain your qualification. And, the costs of such courses and trainings are regarded as an allowable expense which can be claimed.

However, when taking part in trainings or seminars, costs of involvement in extracurricular activities cannot be claimed.

Motor expenses

If you use a car for practice purposes like going to the banks or dental laboratory or suppliers, you can claim for such expenses. This is why you need to keep a log of those miles that can help you acquire tax relief for motor expenses.

Salaries of spouse

If your spouse works for your practice, the salary you pay to your spouse is a legitimate expense. Regardless of being a legitimate expense, HMRC can question such expenses so you need to keep evidence of the payment for the claiming purposes.

If you need any help in claiming your expenses, then you can contact our dental accountants at 020 7060 9556. Our expert accountants will be more than happy to help you.