Q&A: tax and travel expenses

In this week’s Q&A, Croner-i VIP Tax Team adviser Natasha Saina unravels the complexities of when to claim travel expenses for tax purposes when travelling between workplaces

Mubin is a doctor working for a private medical company who travels from home to work. He has one hospital which he regularly practices at. On one occasion there was an emergency which meant he had to commute to another location for the day.

The following day was his day off, but he had to go to his regular workplace, outside of his working hours, to catch up on some tasks. Would he be able to claim travel expenses for his commute and the travel expenses incurred outside of his normal working hours?

There are several key issues to explore here, particularly regarding the distinction between temporary and permanent workplaces and the eligibility to claim travel expenses.

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