Expenses — Guides, Tips & Expert Advice
What you can and cannot claim as business expenses — allowable deductions, receipts, and HMRC rules.
64 articles on Expenses
Business Use of Personal Car — The Two Methods of Claiming
Use your personal car for business? There are two ways to claim: mileage rates or actual costs. This guide explains both methods and helps you choose.
Protective Clothing and Uniforms — Tax Deduction Rules
Can you claim protective clothing, uniforms, or workwear as a business expense? This guide explains HMRC's rules on what clothing is and isn't tax deductible.
The Weirdest Business Expenses HMRC Has Allowed
From dog food to body oil, HMRC has approved some truly bizarre business expenses. Here are the weirdest deductions that actually passed the tax test.
Co-Living and Co-Working Spaces — Can You Claim the Costs?
Co-working and co-living costs are rising. Find out which expenses you can claim as a UK sole trader and how to keep HMRC happy with your deductions.
Business Entertaining — What You Can and Can't Claim
Learn what counts as business entertaining for HMRC, what you can and can't claim as a sole trader, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Business Use of Home Calculation — The Two Methods
Compare the two methods for calculating business use of home expenses — actual costs vs simplified flat rate — and find out which saves more.
Capital Allowances Explained — Annual Investment Allowance
Understand capital allowances and the Annual Investment Allowance for UK sole traders — what qualifies, how to claim, and the current limits.
Can I Claim My Gym Membership as a Business Expense?
Find out whether you can claim gym membership as a business expense in the UK and what HMRC rules say about fitness costs for sole traders.
Can I Claim for a New Laptop as a Business Expense?
Learn how to claim a new laptop as a business expense using capital allowances and the Annual Investment Allowance for UK sole traders.
Pre-Trading Expenses — What You Can Claim Before You Start
Find out which pre-trading expenses you can claim as a UK sole trader, the time limits, and how to include them on your tax return.
The Simplified Expenses Method — Is It Better for You?
Learn how HMRC's simplified expenses method works for vehicles, home offices, and living on premises, and whether it saves you money.
Staff Christmas Party Rules — The £150 Per Head Limit
Understand the £150 per head staff Christmas party tax exemption, what counts, what doesn't, and how to keep your event tax-free.
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