Accounting for UK trades

Each trade meets the same Self Assessment rules in a different shape: CIS for construction, the vehicle question for couriers, equipment for photographers. Pick yours for the expenses HMRC allows and what Taxmo does for it.

• Accounting for electricians: Bookkeeping for self-employed electricians: the expenses HMRC allows, how CIS deductions work when you work for a contractor, and the VAT reverse charge on construction work. With GOV.UK sources.
• Accounting for plumbers and heating engineers: Bookkeeping for self-employed plumbers and heating engineers: allowable expenses for parts, tools and your van, CIS when you work for a contractor, and the VAT reverse charge. With GOV.UK sources.
• Accounting for builders and construction trades: Bookkeeping for self-employed builders and construction trades: CIS as a subcontractor or a contractor, allowable expenses for materials, plant and vans, and the VAT domestic reverse charge. With GOV.UK sources.
• Accounting for self-employed cleaners: Bookkeeping for self-employed cleaners: the expenses HMRC allows for supplies, equipment and travel, the trading allowance, and keeping regular clients' invoices in order. With GOV.UK sources.
• Accounting for self-employed hairdressers and barbers: Bookkeeping for self-employed hairdressers and barbers, including chair renters: allowable expenses for products, tools, chair rent and training, and keeping card and cash takings in one place. With GOV.UK sources.
• Accounting for freelance photographers: Bookkeeping for self-employed photographers: cameras and lenses under cash basis or capital allowances, software, travel to shoots and website costs, and invoicing clients. With GOV.UK sources.
• Accounting for self-employed IT contractors: Bookkeeping for self-employed IT contractors and developers: computer, software and home-working expenses, training to keep up with technology, and where the off-payroll working rules (IR35) fit in. With GOV.UK sources.
• Accounting for couriers and delivery drivers: Bookkeeping for self-employed couriers and delivery drivers: actual vehicle costs or the flat mileage rate, phone costs, parking, and keeping platform payouts and expenses in one place. With GOV.UK sources.

General information from GOV.UK guidance, not tax advice. Rules and figures change, so verify on GOV.UK using the links on this page before relying on them.