cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Unlock the full power of QuickBooks with our Training Classes - Discover more
Adoios
Level 1

Why do "Rent/Utilities/Insurance" transactions allocate to Other Expenses under the "DISALLOWABLE EXPENSES" column in Tax Summary ???

I add the percentage of my electricity bills, council tax and home insurance allocated for my work-at-home business as Rent/Utilities/Insurance when naming the transactions. In the Tax Summery they appear under "Rent, rates, power and insurance costs" but that is split into "Office Expenses" and "Other Expenses". All my electricity, council tax and home insurance transactions have been put into Other Expenses and are disallowed. Can someone explain this? Surely these costs should be allowed? Do I need to put them into a different category of transaction?

1 REPLY 1
AileneA
Moderator

Why do "Rent/Utilities/Insurance" transactions allocate to Other Expenses under the "DISALLOWABLE EXPENSES" column in Tax Summary ???

Hello, Adoios. 

 

Thank you for the screenshot you shared with us. Let me explain why Rent/Utilities/Insurance transactions allocate to Other Expenses under the "Disallowable Expenses" column in Tax Summary in QuickBooks Self-Employed.  

 

QuickBooks Self-employed is always using the simplified method in calculating your taxes. In this method, you can claim for travel expenses, but not for Insurance, Electricity, and Council Tax. This is why your transactions for these expenses are accumulated to the Disallowable Expenses on your Tax Summary report. 

 

In case you need further information, I suggest seeking expert advice from an accounting professional. They'll be able to guide you further and ensure your books are accurate. 
 

I also encourage checking these resources above to learn more about the method used in QBSE and managing deductions: 

 

 

Let me know in the comment section below if you have any other questions. Have a great day ahead.

Need to get in touch?

Contact us