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Expenses Library

Know exactly what you can claim

Tax relief starts with claiming the right costs. Choose your situation to see the expenses you can usually claim, the risky areas to watch, the records to keep and a worked example.

Sole traders

As a sole trader you can claim costs that are wholly and exclusively for your business, which lowers your taxable profit.

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Freelancers

As a freelancer you can claim costs that are wholly and exclusively for your work, which reduces the profit you pay tax on.

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Consultants

As a consultant you can claim costs that are wholly and exclusively for your client work, which reduces the profit you are taxed on.

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Limited company directors

A clear guide to what a director can legitimately put through a limited company in 2026/27.

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Small limited companies

A practical guide to the costs a small company can claim against corporation tax in 2026/27.

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Tradespeople

A clear guide to the costs plumbers, electricians, joiners and builders can claim in 2026/27.

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Construction workers

A practical guide to the expenses self employed construction workers can claim and how CIS deductions usually lead to a refund.

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CIS subcontractors

CIS subcontractors usually get a tax refund because the 20% deduction ignores the personal allowance and every expense you are entitled to claim.

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Taxi and private hire drivers

Taxi and private hire drivers can cut their tax bill by claiming vehicle costs the right way and keeping a clean mileage log.

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Uber and Bolt drivers

Uber and Bolt drivers are taxed on their profit, not their gross fares, so the app fee and your running costs both reduce the tax you pay.

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Online sellers

A practical guide to the costs Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Shopify and Vinted sellers can deduct, with a worked example and the VAT threshold to watch as you grow.

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Restaurants and takeaways

A practical guide to the costs a restaurant or takeaway can deduct, including ingredients, wages, kitchen equipment and capital allowances, with a worked example and a note on VAT.

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Landlords

A practical guide to the running costs landlords can deduct, the mortgage interest restriction and the reliefs that reduce a residential rental tax bill in 2026/27.

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Healthcare professionals

A clear guide to the expenses locums and other self employed healthcare professionals can claim against their income.

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