{"id":2232,"date":"2026-10-21T11:19:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cidbsolutions.co.uk\/en\/?page_id=2232"},"modified":"2026-10-21T12:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:45:18","slug":"self-employment-allowable-expenses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cidbsolutions.co.uk\/en\/self-employed\/self-employment-allowable-expenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Employment Allowable Expenses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2232\" class=\"elementor elementor-2232\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b694f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17b694f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b96ad8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b96ad8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SELF EMPLOYED - ALLOWABLE EXPENSES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19697ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-hfe-breadcrumbs-widget\" data-id=\"19697ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ul class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs hfe-breadcrumbs-show-home\"><li class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-item hfe-breadcrumbs-first\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-home-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cidbsolutions.co.uk\/en\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-text\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0b754c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e0b754c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-757f3f9 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"757f3f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tax-Deductible Expenses for Self-Employed Individuals \u2013 UK (2026\/27)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66dee27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66dee27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><table data-pm-slice=\"3 1 []\"><tbody><tr><th>Expense<\/th><th>Deductible Amount \/ Percentage<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mobile Phone and Internet<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 100% of business-related usage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Laptop, PC, Printer and Equipment<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 100% for business purposes, subject to applicable tax rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fuel, Vehicle Insurance and Repairs<\/strong><\/td><td>Business-use percentage when using the actual expenses method<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mileage \u2013 Cars and Vans<\/strong><\/td><td>45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, then 25p per mile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mileage \u2013 Motorcycles<\/strong><\/td><td>24p per business mile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Home Office \u2013 Simplified Expenses<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a310\/month (25\u201350 hours), \u00a318\/month (51\u2013100 hours), \u00a326\/month (101+ hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accountancy and Bookkeeping<\/strong><\/td><td>100% for services directly related to business activities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Advertising, Website and Marketing<\/strong><\/td><td>100% for expenses incurred wholly and exclusively for business purposes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tools, Materials and Consumables<\/strong><\/td><td>100% for business-related expenses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business Insurance<\/strong><\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Courses and Professional Training<\/strong><\/td><td>100% if they meet HMRC&#8217;s eligibility requirements for existing business activities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Uniforms and Protective Clothing<\/strong><\/td><td>100%; ordinary everyday clothing is not deductible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hotels and Business Travel<\/strong><\/td><td>100% of eligible business-related expenses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Meals During Qualifying Business Trips<\/strong><\/td><td>Reasonable, actual costs supported by appropriate records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Office Rent \/ Commercial Premises<\/strong><\/td><td>100% if used exclusively for business purposes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bank Charges and Payment Processing Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>100% for business-related transactions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Important Information<\/h3><p><strong>A 100% deduction means that 100% of an eligible expense can be deducted from taxable business profits. It does not mean a 100% reduction in the tax payable.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><p>Important: 100% \u00eenseamn\u0103 100% din cheltuiala eligibil\u0103, nu o reducere de 100% a impozitului. Dac\u0103 un bun sau serviciu este utilizat \u0219i personal, se deduce numai partea profesional\u0103.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-632a00e elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"632a00e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">        <div class=\"cidb-expenses\" data-cidb-expenses lang=\"en\" data-cidb-sending=\"Sending declaration\u2026\" data-cidb-submitted=\"Declaration submitted\" data-cidb-offline=\"We could not confirm whether your declaration was sent. Check your email or contact our team before submitting again.\" data-cidb-error=\"The server could not process your request. Please contact our team.\">\n            <div class=\"cidb-expenses__top\"><p class=\"cidb-expenses__eyebrow\">SELF ASSESSMENT \u00b7 UK<\/p><h2>Self-Employed Expense Declaration<\/h2><p>Tax year 2026\/27. Enter your eligible business expenses in GBP. Leave any non-applicable amount blank.<\/p><\/div>\n            <div class=\"cidb-expenses__notice cidb-expenses__notice--warning\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Enter business expenses only, not personal spending. For the same vehicle, do not claim both mileage allowance and actual vehicle running costs. We will review the figures before preparing your Tax Return.<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"cidb-expenses__response\" role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" hidden><\/div>\n            <form class=\"cidb-expenses__form\" method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/cidbsolutions.co.uk\/en\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php\" data-cidb-ajax-url=\"https:\/\/cidbsolutions.co.uk\/en\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\">\n                <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"cidb_submit_expenses\">\n                <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"tax_year\" value=\"2026\/27\">\n                <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cidb_return\" value=\"https:\/\/cidbsolutions.co.uk\/en\/self-employed\/self-employment-allowable-expenses\/\">\n                <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_cidb_expenses_nonce\" name=\"_cidb_expenses_nonce\" value=\"606c2728b5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2232\" \/>                <div class=\"cidb-expenses__honeypot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><label for=\"cidb-expenses-1-website\">Leave empty<\/label><input id=\"cidb-expenses-1-website\" type=\"text\" name=\"cidb_website\" tabindex=\"-1\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/div>\n                <section class=\"cidb-expenses__section\"><h3>1. Your details<\/h3><div class=\"cidb-expenses__fields\">\n                                        <div class=\"cidb-expenses__field\">\n                                                    <label for=\"cidb-expenses-1-client-client_name\">Full name <span aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label>\n                            <input id=\"cidb-expenses-1-client-client_name\" name=\"fields[client_name]\" type=\"text\"  maxlength=\"190\" required placeholder=\"Your full name\" autocomplete=\"name\">                                            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"cidb-expenses__field\">\n                                                    <label for=\"cidb-expenses-1-client-client_email\">Email address <span aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label>\n                            <input id=\"cidb-expenses-1-client-client_email\" name=\"fields[client_email]\" type=\"email\"  maxlength=\"190\" required placeholder=\"you@example.com\" autocomplete=\"email\">                                            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"cidb-expenses__field\">\n                                                    <label for=\"cidb-expenses-1-client-client_phone\">Contact number <span class=\"cidb-expenses__optional\">(optional)<\/span><\/label>\n                            <input id=\"cidb-expenses-1-client-client_phone\" name=\"fields[client_phone]\" type=\"tel\"  maxlength=\"190\"  placeholder=\"Your phone number\" autocomplete=\"tel\">                                            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"cidb-expenses__field\">\n                                                    <label for=\"cidb-expenses-1-client-business_name\">Trading name <span class=\"cidb-expenses__optional\">(optional)<\/span><\/label>\n                            <input id=\"cidb-expenses-1-client-business_name\" name=\"fields[business_name]\" type=\"text\"  maxlength=\"190\"  placeholder=\"Your business name\" >                                            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div><\/section>\n                <section class=\"cidb-expenses__section\"><h3>2. Business expenses<\/h3><p class=\"cidb-expenses__hint\">Enter amounts in GBP, for example 125.00. You may also use a comma as the decimal separator. Do not enter the \u00a3 symbol.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"cidb-expenses__table\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"2. Business expenses\">\n                        <div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablehead\" role=\"row\"><span role=\"columnheader\">Expense category<\/span><span role=\"columnheader\">Amount (\u00a3)<\/span><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-phone_internet\">Mobile Phone and Internet<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-phone_internet\" name=\"expenses[phone_internet]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Mobile Phone and Internet (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-computer_equipment\">Laptop, PC, Printer and Equipment<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-computer_equipment\" name=\"expenses[computer_equipment]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Laptop, PC, Printer and Equipment (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-vehicle_actual\">Fuel, Vehicle Insurance and Repairs<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-vehicle_actual\" name=\"expenses[vehicle_actual]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Fuel, Vehicle Insurance and Repairs (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-mileage_car_van\">Mileage \u2013 Cars and Vans<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-mileage_car_van\" name=\"expenses[mileage_car_van]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Mileage \u2013 Cars and Vans (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-mileage_motorcycle\">Mileage \u2013 Motorcycles<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-mileage_motorcycle\" name=\"expenses[mileage_motorcycle]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Mileage \u2013 Motorcycles (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-home_office\">Home Office \u2013 Simplified Expenses<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-home_office\" name=\"expenses[home_office]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Home Office \u2013 Simplified Expenses (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-accounting\">Accountancy and Bookkeeping<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-accounting\" name=\"expenses[accounting]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Accountancy and Bookkeeping (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-marketing\">Advertising, Website and Marketing<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-marketing\" name=\"expenses[marketing]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Advertising, Website and Marketing (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-tools\">Tools, Materials and Consumables<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-tools\" name=\"expenses[tools]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Tools, Materials and Consumables (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-insurance\">Business Insurance<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-insurance\" name=\"expenses[insurance]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Business Insurance (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-training\">Courses and Professional Training<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-training\" name=\"expenses[training]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Courses and Professional Training (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-uniform\">Uniforms and Protective Clothing<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-uniform\" name=\"expenses[uniform]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Uniforms and Protective Clothing (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-travel\">Hotels and Business Travel<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-travel\" name=\"expenses[travel]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Hotels and Business Travel (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-meals\">Meals During Qualifying Business Trips<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-meals\" name=\"expenses[meals]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Meals During Qualifying Business Trips (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-office_rent\">Office Rent \/ Commercial Premises<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-office_rent\" name=\"expenses[office_rent]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Office Rent \/ Commercial Premises (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cidb-expenses__tablerow\" role=\"row\"><label role=\"cell\" for=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-bank_fees\">Bank Charges and Payment Processing Fees<\/label><div class=\"cidb-expenses__money\" role=\"cell\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a3<\/span><input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"cidb-expenses-1-expense-bank_fees\" name=\"expenses[bank_fees]\" data-cidb-amount maxlength=\"11\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1,8}([.,][0-9]{1,2})?\" placeholder=\"0.00\" title=\"Enter an amount such as 125.00, without the pound symbol\" aria-label=\"Bank Charges and Payment Processing Fees (GBP)\" ><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"cidb-expenses__total\" role=\"row\"><strong role=\"cell\">Total expenses declared<\/strong><output role=\"cell\" aria-live=\"off\" data-cidb-total>\u00a30.00<\/output><\/div>\n                    <\/div><p class=\"cidb-expenses__footnote\">This total is not a tax refund estimate or confirmation that every expense is allowable by HMRC.<\/p>\n                <\/section>\n                <section class=\"cidb-expenses__section\"><h3>3. 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