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Tax Guides by Trade

Find tax guidance specific to your profession — typical expenses, CIS status, and worked tax calculations.

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Bathroom Fitter

What expenses can a self-employed bathroom fitter claim? CIS deductions, tools, tanking kits, subcontractor costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund.

Income: £30,000–£55,000
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Bricklayer

What expenses can a self-employed bricklayer claim? CIS deductions, tools, van costs, PPE and mileage — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £35,000–£50,000
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Carpenter / Joiner

What expenses can a self-employed carpenter claim? CIS deductions, power tools, van costs, timber and PPE — with a worked tax calculation example.

Income: £30,000–£45,000
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Construction Labourer

What expenses can a self-employed construction labourer claim? CIS deductions, travel, PPE, CSCS card — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £25,000–£35,000
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Demolition Worker

What expenses can a self-employed demolition worker claim? CIS deductions, insurance, CCDO card, asbestos training — with a worked tax calculation example.

Income: £30,000–£45,000
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Dry Liner

What expenses can a self-employed dry liner claim? CIS deductions, screw guns, board lifters, dust protection — with a worked tax calculation example.

Income: £30,000–£45,000
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Electrician

What expenses can a self-employed electrician claim? CIS deductions, tools, Part P certification, van costs and NICEIC fees — with a worked tax calculation.

Income: £32,000–£45,000
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Glazier

What expenses can a self-employed glazier claim? CIS deductions, glass tools, van racking, FENSA fees — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £28,000–£45,000
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Groundworker

What expenses can a self-employed groundworker claim? CIS deductions, equipment hire, PPE, van costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £35,000–£50,000
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Heating Engineer

What expenses can a self-employed heating engineer claim? Gas Safe fees, CIS deductions, tools, van costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £40,000–£60,000
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Kitchen Fitter

What expenses can a self-employed kitchen fitter claim? CIS deductions, worktop jigs, router cutters, van costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund.

Income: £30,000–£55,000
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Painter & Decorator

What expenses can a self-employed painter and decorator claim? CIS deductions, paint, tools, van costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £30,000–£45,000
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Plasterer

What expenses can a self-employed plasterer claim? CIS deductions, tools, van costs, materials and more — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £30,000–£45,000
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Plumber

What expenses can a self-employed plumber claim? Gas Safe fees, tools, van costs and CIS deductions — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £35,000–£50,000
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Roofer

What expenses can a self-employed roofer claim? CIS deductions, scaffolding hire, materials, safety gear — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £35,000–£50,000
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Scaffolder

What expenses can a self-employed scaffolder claim? CIS deductions, CISRS training, harness and equipment costs — with a worked tax refund example.

Income: £35,000–£55,000
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Steel Fixer

What expenses can a self-employed steel fixer claim? CIS deductions, rebar tools, tying wire, PPE — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £35,000–£55,000
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Tiler

What expenses can a self-employed tiler claim? CIS deductions, tile cutters, adhesives, van costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.

Income: £30,000–£50,000

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