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Caterer
What expenses can a self-employed caterer claim? Ingredients, kitchen hire, equipment, insurance and food hygiene — with a 2025/26 worked UK example.
Income: £20,000–£45,000
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Childminder
What expenses can a self-employed childminder claim? Ofsted fees, food, utilities, wear and tear — with the HMRC simplified method and a worked tax example.
Income: £20,000–£30,000
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Cleaner
What expenses can a self-employed cleaner claim? Supplies, mileage, equipment, insurance — with a worked tax calculation example for domestic cleaners.
Income: £15,000–£25,000
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Delivery Driver
What expenses can a self-employed delivery driver claim? Mileage, insurance, phone costs — with a worked tax calculation for Uber, Deliveroo, and Amazon Flex.
Income: £20,000–£35,000
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Dog Walker
What expenses can a self-employed dog walker claim? Mileage at 45p/mile, CCC insurance, poo bags, branded clothing — with a worked UK tax calculation.
Income: £18,000–£30,000
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Gardener / Landscaper
What expenses can a self-employed gardener or landscaper claim? Mileage, equipment, waste disposal, plants — with a worked tax calculation example.
Income: £20,000–£35,000
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Graphic Designer
What expenses can a self-employed graphic designer claim in the UK? Adobe Creative Cloud, laptop (AIA), fonts, home office — with a worked tax example.
Income: £25,000–£45,000
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Hairdresser / Barber
What expenses can a self-employed hairdresser claim? Chair rental, products, scissors, insurance — with a worked tax calculation for rent-a-chair stylists.
Income: £20,000–£35,000
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Handyman
What expenses can a self-employed handyman claim? Mileage between jobs, multi-trade tools, materials, insurance — with a worked UK tax calculation example.
Income: £25,000–£40,000
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Massage Therapist
What expenses can a self-employed massage therapist claim? Treatment room rental, oils, insurance, mileage — with a worked UK tax calculation example.
Income: £18,000–£35,000
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Mobile Mechanic
What expenses can a self-employed mobile mechanic claim? Van costs, diagnostic tools, parts, motor trade insurance — with a worked tax calculation example.
Income: £28,000–£45,000
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Personal Trainer
What expenses can a self-employed personal trainer claim? Gym rent, equipment, CPD courses, insurance — with a worked tax calculation example for UK PTs.
Income: £20,000–£40,000
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Photographer
What expenses can a self-employed photographer claim? Camera gear, software, travel, insurance — with a worked tax calculation example for UK photographers.
Income: £24,000–£45,000
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Tutor
What expenses can a self-employed tutor claim? Online platforms, textbooks, DBS, home office — with a worked tax calculation and trading allowance.
Income: £15,000–£40,000
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Web Developer
What expenses can a self-employed web developer claim? Software, cloud hosting, hardware, home office — with a worked 2025/26 tax calculation example.
Income: £30,000–£80,000