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Caterer
What expenses can a self-employed caterer claim? Food stock, kitchen hire, hygiene certificates, equipment — with a worked 2025/26 tax calculation example.
Income: £20,000–£45,000
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Childminder
What expenses can a self-employed childminder claim? Home costs, food, toys, wear and tear — with the HMRC simplified method and a worked tax calculation.
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: £18,000–£28,000
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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, CCC insurance, poo bags, branded clothing — with a worked tax calculation for UK walkers.
Income: £18,000–£30,000
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Gardener / Landscaper
What expenses can a self-employed gardener or landscaper claim? Equipment, mileage, waste disposal, plants and more — with a worked tax calculation example.
Income: £20,000–£35,000
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Graphic Designer
What expenses can a freelance graphic designer claim? Software, hardware, fonts, stock imagery — with a worked tax calculation example for UK designers.
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? Tools, mileage, materials, multi-trade insurance — with a worked tax calculation example for UK handymen.
Income: £25,000–£40,000
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Massage Therapist
What expenses can a self-employed massage therapist claim? Oils, treatment tables, room rental, insurance — with a worked tax calculation example.
Income: £22,000–£40,000
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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? Travel, textbooks, platform fees, home office — with a worked tax calculation and £1,000 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–£55,000