Expenses & Deductions

Everything you need to know about claiming business expenses as a UK sole trader. Learn what counts as allowable, how to track expenses, and reduce your tax bill legally.

Organising self-employed expenses: a practical system that actually works

A step-by-step guide to setting up a simple, sustainable expense tracking system. From category setup to monthly reviews, with tips for mixed personal/business use.

Updated 2025-12-17

How to track expenses without saving every receipt: bank CSV import explained

Learn how to use your bank's CSV export to track business expenses automatically. Import transactions, categorise them, and get monthly totals without manual data entry.

Updated 2025-12-17

Allowable expenses for self-employed: what you can (and can't) claim

A comprehensive guide to allowable business expenses for UK sole traders. Learn what you can claim, common mistakes to avoid, and how expenses reduce your tax bill.

Updated 2025-12-14

Sole trader expenses checklist: the categories most people forget

A comprehensive checklist of allowable expenses for UK sole traders. Don't miss deductions that could reduce your tax bill.

Updated 2025-12-14

Home office and mileage: two common self-employed deductions explained

How to claim home office expenses and mileage as a UK sole trader. Covers simplified vs actual costs, what counts as business travel, and record-keeping tips.

Updated 2025-12-14

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