Expenses — Guides, Tips & Expert Advice
What you can and cannot claim as business expenses — allowable deductions, receipts, and HMRC rules.
64 articles on Expenses
Subsistence Expenses — What You Can Claim When Travelling
Understand what subsistence expenses you can claim as a UK sole trader when travelling for business, including meals, drinks, and overnight stays.
Training Courses — When Are They Tax Deductible?
Discover when training courses are tax deductible for UK sole traders, what HMRC allows, and how to tell if your course qualifies.
Business Mileage Claims: 45p Rate and Actual Costs
Understand the 45p mileage rate and actual cost method for business driving. Learn which approach saves you the most tax as a sole trader.
Capital Allowances: Claiming for Equipment and Tools
Learn how capital allowances work for sole traders buying equipment, tools, and vehicles. Covers AIA, writing down allowances, and practical examples.
Client Entertainment Expenses: What You Can Claim
Understand the rules on client entertainment expenses for sole traders. Learn what HMRC allows, what is blocked, and how to handle business hospitality.
Clothing and Uniform Tax Relief: What Qualifies
Find out which clothing and uniform costs you can claim as a business expense. HMRC rules on protective gear, branded uniforms, and everyday clothing.
Simplified Expenses: Flat Rate for Vehicles and Home
Learn how HMRC's simplified expenses scheme works for vehicles and working from home, including flat rates, eligibility, and when it saves you money.
Home Office Tax Relief: Both Methods Compared
Compare the simplified expenses method and actual cost method for home office tax relief. Find out which saves you more as a sole trader.
How to Handle Mixed-Use Expenses as a Sole Trader
Learn how to correctly split expenses that are partly personal and partly business, including HMRC's rules on apportionment, common examples, and how to keep records that stand up to scrutiny.
How to Track Business Miles for HMRC
A complete guide to tracking business mileage, claiming HMRC approved rates, and avoiding costly mistakes on your tax return.
Insurance Premiums as Business Expenses: Guide
Which insurance premiums can sole traders claim as business expenses? Covers professional indemnity, public liability, and other common business policies.
Phone and Broadband Tax Deductions: Self-Employed
Learn how to claim phone and broadband costs as a self-employed business expense. Covers personal contracts, business lines, and HMRC rules.
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