Boring Tax Question

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Originally Posted by spinwing

Mmmmm.... interesting ...

Most(?) countries would allow training for professional qualifications as an "education expense" .... having said that you (probably) cannot claim training to PPL level which is usually considered a hobby ....BUT once you have a PPL you should be able to claim further training (CPL ATPL) to "professional qualifications" as a valid educational deduction. You might not be able to claim the total spent (perhaps a percentage depending on your tax rate??).

Talk to the "Tax Man" try to get a "personal ruling" or whatever that may be called in UK .........

Good luck!

Here in the U.K. we have a tax system that is designed so that the further you get on in life the more they can squeeze out of you. They dont want you living comfortably enjoying life. They want you working, contributing to the economy and taxed. So they can pay for all the non working scroungers.

But if anyone knows a way of claiming training costs PPL CPL (other than VAT) please,please tell us (does that sound to desperate)