Expenses — Guides, Tips & Expert Advice
What you can and cannot claim as business expenses — allowable deductions, receipts, and HMRC rules.
64 articles on Expenses
Software and Subscriptions: What's Allowable as a Business Expense
From accounting software to design tools to cloud storage, most business software subscriptions are fully tax-deductible. Here's how to claim them correctly.
Staff Costs and Subcontractor Expenses
From employee wages and pensions to subcontractor payments and CIS deductions, here's how to claim staff-related costs as business expenses.
Stationery and Office Supplies: What Counts as a Business Expense
Pens, paper, printer ink, and everything else on your desk — here's what you can claim as stationery and office supplies expenses, and how to keep track of small purchases.
Travel Expenses: What You Can and Can't Claim
A practical guide to claiming travel expenses as a UK sole trader, covering trains, taxis, hotels, meals on the road, and the crucial difference between business travel and commuting.
Vehicle Expenses for Sole Traders: Mileage vs Actual Costs
Should you use HMRC's simplified mileage rates or claim actual vehicle costs? This guide compares both methods with worked examples to help you choose the right approach for your business.
Working from Home: Simplified Expenses Method Explained
HMRC's simplified expenses method lets you claim a flat rate for working from home. Here's how the flat rates work, when to use them, and when actual costs might be better.
Accountancy Fees — Are They Tax Deductible? (Yes)
Yes, accountancy fees are tax deductible for sole traders. This guide explains what you can claim, including software costs, bookkeeping, and tax advice fees.
Books, Courses, and Subscriptions — What's Deductible?
Can you claim books, online courses, and subscriptions as business expenses? This guide explains the HMRC rules and what sole traders can deduct from their tax.
Can I Claim My Broadband as a Business Expense?
Wondering if you can claim broadband as a business expense? Yes — but there are rules. This guide explains how to calculate and claim your internet costs.
Carbon Offsetting — Can You Claim It as a Business Expense?
Can UK sole traders claim carbon offsetting as a business expense? We explain the HMRC rules, what qualifies, and how to record offset costs properly.
Claiming Tax Relief on Electric Vehicles — The 2026 Guide
Learn how to claim tax relief on electric vehicles in 2026. Covers capital allowances, first-year allowances, and what sole traders can deduct for EVs.
Green Business Expenses — What Eco-Friendly Costs Are Deductible
Wondering which green business expenses are tax-deductible? This guide covers eco-friendly costs that UK sole traders can claim, from energy to packaging.
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