HMRC Mileage Rates 2023-24
A guide to the approved HMRC mileage rates 2023-24 that you can claim if you drive business miles in a car, motorbike or electric vehicle.
Self Employment Expenses
Claiming your expenses is the easiest way to pay less self-employment tax. But which ones can you put on your tax returns? And how do some people seem to claim so much more than others? In this section you’ll find out all the basics you need to know when it comes to claiming business expenses so you’ll have peace of mind you’ve put everything you can on your self-assessment tax return.
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How to Claim Business Expenses
Get to know the basics about what expenses you can claim as an allowable business expense and which ones are disallowable.
- Self Employed Expenses; What Can You Claim?
- Disallowable Expenses: What You Can’t Claim On Your Tax Return
- How to Claim Pre-Trading Expenses as a Sole Trader
- Duality of Purpose
- HMRC Simplified Expenses Explained
Office & Equipment
- How to Claim for Working from Home if You’re Self-Employed
- What Counts as an HMRC Temporary Workplace?
- How to Claim Your Laptop as a Business Expense
- Can I Claim Spotify as a Business Expense?
Food & Travel
- Claiming Food Expenses If You’re Self-Employed
- Can You Claim Coffee as a Business Expense?
- How Can I Buy an Electric Car Through My Business?
- How to Claim Business Travel When You’re Self-Employed
- How Can I Buy an Electric Car Through My Business?
- Self Employed Mileage Allowance Explained
- Business Mileage Spreadsheet for the Self-Employed
Everday Expenses
- Claiming for the Cost of Eye Tests and Glasses as a Business Expense
- Are Training Costs Tax Deductible for the Self Employed?
- Can I Claim Coaching as a Business Expense?
- Can I Claim My Gym Membership as a Business Expense?
- Claiming for Clothing as a Business Expense
- HMRC Mileage Rates 2022-23
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Can You Claim Coffee as a Business Expense?
Find out whether you can claim coffee as a business expense on your self assessment tax return.
Can I Claim My Gym Membership as a Business Expense?
Find out whether you can claim your gym membership as an allowable business expense if you’re self-employed.
Can I Claim Spotify as a Business Expense?
Find out whether you can claim your subscription to Spotify and Netflix as an allowable business expense if you’re self-employed.
What Counts as an HMRC Temporary Workplace?
How HMRC defines temporary workplace & the rules you need to follow when working out whether you have a temporary or permanent place of work.
Duality of Purpose
Find out what duality of purpose means and why it matters when it comes to deciding what business expenses you can claim on your taxes.
How Can I Buy an Electric Car Through My Business?
Understand how to buy an electric car through your business, as well as the pros and cons of doing so, whether you’re a sole trader or have a Limited Company.
Can I Claim Coaching as a Business Expense?
Find out what coaching expenses you can claim on your tax return, depending on the type of coaching you have booked.
Claiming for the Cost of Eye Tests and Glasses as a Business Expense
Whether you can claim for the cost of your eye tests and glasses as a business expense depends on your business structure and how you use your prescriptive eyewear. Here’s how to decide if you can or can’t claim for yours.
How to Claim for Working from Home if You’re Self-Employed
Find out how much you can claim for your home office against your HMRC taxes if you are self-employed and the records you should keep.