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Mixing personal and business finances can quickly lead to confusion and costly tax mistakes.

Key points

Using a company account for personal spending, or paying business expenses from your personal account without recording them properly, can make it harder to track transactions and maintain accurate records.
Not every payment made through a business account is a tax-deductible expense. Personal purchases must be identified correctly, while legitimate business expenses should be recorded and supported by appropriate evidence.
The solution is simple: keep personal and business finances separate, retain receipts and record expenses accurately.
Good bookkeeping makes it easier to manage your cash flow, prepare your accounts and avoid unnecessary tax complications.

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