Doctor's travelling expenses

Doctor's travelling expenses

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There is a similar case to this (Pook v Owen) but the circumstances are slightly different.

My client lives a distance from the hospital in which she works. She is not a GP and does not have a dual workplace. On occasion she is 'on call' and can be summoned at any time.

When this happens she typically performs some diagnostic work on the telephone. At times she needs to visit the hospital to complete her diagnosis. The hospital makes no payment to her for these travelling expenses. Is there a valid deduction to be made here - does anyone have a similar client, it must be reasonably common.

Thanks in advance if anyone can help.

Peter
Peter Coekin

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By AnonymousUser
29th Jun 2005 15:00

Doctors Travel Expenses
I have a similar situation with one of my doctor clients and indeed do not claim any mileage costs to and from the hospital.

However, I feel there is scope to make an expenses claim on behalf of the doctor for the costs of mobile telephone calls whist giving advice on route to the hospital.

Would you agree?

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By PeterCoekin
29th Jun 2005 17:29

Agreed
Jason
In my client's case it is generally the hospital who calls, and the conversations tend to be short.

However where cost is significant, any outgoing calls are certainly 'wholly, exclusively and necessarily' incurred for the purposes of employment and thus I would agree to claim relief for these is correct.

Peter

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By PeterCoekin
28th Jun 2005 23:30

Agreed
Thanks Daren - yes EIM32380 and EIM32250 answer the question specifically.

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