Hairdressing allowable?

Hairdressing allowable?

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I have a client who is a self-employed dental hygienist. She has been advised by one of her "employers" that the cost of hairdressing is tax deductible as that cost is required in order to make her look presenttable for the clients.

I would disagree on the basis that this very much comes down to a duality of purpose and that she would have her hair cut regardless.

Who is right?
Anon.

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By User deleted
20th May 2008 12:18

A bic and shaving foam
Utter piffle and drivel Mr Mahoney which cannot be ignored etc., Irrespective of the motives, there is an intrinsic duality of purpose for the expenditure. The removal of the "tache" cannot be incurred wholly or exclusively for business purposes, (ITTOIA 2005 S34). There must be a personal reason for doing so, if not, then why remove it? Upkeep of personal appearance for a dentist/hygenist is not a business expense. If it were then why not claim for other expenses such as Hair dye, false nails, and other “slap”. Would it not then apply for other trades and professions, for example an accountant claiming tax relief for a wig, just because he wants to look younger?

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By Dave Paveley
21st May 2008 12:21

I don't know whether to laugh or cry..

..at Mr Mahoneys advice!

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By AnonymousUser
20th May 2008 10:01

in very limited circumstances this is allowable
I have a client in the same trade and she is a little unfortunate in that she has quite a good growth on her top lip, giving an almost moustachesque appearance.
I have advised her that she can claim to have this bush kept in order.

If she left it, it could be detrimental to her career as a dental hygienist as it might put the customers off a little bit.

On this basis I have advised her that the expenditure to have it removed on a regular basis is perfectly allowabe for tax purposes.

Personally, I wouldn't be all that bothered. As long as she does a good job cleaning up the gnashers, that's all I am concerned about.

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By Dougscott
19th May 2008 18:36

Scarey!
No amount of nice hair on a hygienist is going to make her (or even him) any less scarey to me!

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By User deleted
19th May 2008 12:34

Nice try
Wouldnt it be nice if everyone in service businesses could get tax relief on looking presentable. Anon I' d agree with you on this one. I think the dentist would be best advising on what he knows and leaving tax advice to you!

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