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• # 81318
• Thu 29 Mar 2012 11:01 AM

Hi I hope someone can help !


I look after the day to dfay books for a limited company.  Two Directors went on a business trip and cliamed for hotel and food however they also claimed for two bottles of wine at £45 per bottle.      How do I handle this?  It cannot be a reasonable expense incurred.  I will not reclaim the VAT but  is there a limit on what I can out through the books as an expenses?  I need to be sure of my facts before I speak to them!

Thanks  

• Lindsay
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• # 81356
• Thu 29 Mar 2012 09:55 PM

Hi,

I believe they wouldn't be allowable as they are not 'wholly and exclusively' or necessary in the business. The meals and hotel are necessary and have only been incurred because they have had to go away for business.You have to eat and sleep and will not have the facilities you have at home to cook.
I wonder whether it could possibly fall under entertaining staff though? Not convinced though!

Regards

Karen 

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