Tax deductible expenses for freelancers UK 2026
Every legitimate business expense you claim reduces your tax bill. Most UK freelancers miss hundreds of pounds in deductions every year simply because they do not know what counts.
Office and equipment
Laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, desk, chair, printer, stationery. All fully deductible when used for business. If mixed use (personal + business), claim the business proportion.
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Working from home
You can claim a flat rate of £6/week (£312/year) without receipts, or calculate the actual proportion of household bills (rent, utilities, broadband) used for business.
Software and subscriptions
Adobe, Microsoft 365, project management tools, cloud hosting, domain names, email services, AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude). All deductible.
Travel and transport
Train tickets, fuel (business mileage at 45p/mile for first 10,000 miles), parking, hotel stays for business trips. Keep all receipts.
Professional development
Courses, books, conferences, professional memberships. Must be directly related to your current trade.
Insurance
Professional indemnity, public liability, business equipment insurance. All deductible.
Phone and internet
Business mobile contract: fully deductible. Personal phone used for business: claim the business proportion.
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