Self-employed pest control technicians deal with chemicals, licensing (BASIS PROMPT/RSPH) and van-based call-outs. How Self Assessment treats each cost for 2026/27.
Self-employed Pilates instructors teaching studio classes, private sessions and online workshops — how equipment, studio hire and qualifications are treated for 2026/27 Self Assessment.
Self-employed plumbers and heating engineers carry significant kit and certification costs. Full worked example on £45,000 turnover, Gas Safe registration and van deductions.
Self-employed podcasters earning through sponsorship, ads, listener subscriptions and Patreon face specific record-keeping and VAT questions. How 2026/27 Self Assessment treats them.
Self-employed private chefs and personal caterers cooking in clients' homes have specific ingredient, travel and food hygiene questions. How 2026/27 Self Assessment treats them.
Private/cherished number plates can sell for anywhere from a few hundred pounds to six figures. Most sales are exempt from Capital Gains Tax below the £3,000 annual exemption — but not always. Full guide with worked examples.
Private tutoring — maths, English, music, languages, exam prep — is one of the most common self-employed side hustles for teachers and graduates. Full worked example on £20,000 tutoring income, deductible expenses, and when VAT applies.
The UK doesn't tax gambling winnings — but the line between a lucky punter and a professional trader is more nuanced than most people assume. How HMRC actually views full-time gambling for 2026/27.
Reiki healers, reflexologists and other complementary therapists are self-employed sole traders for tax purposes, with no special VAT exemption. Registration, expenses and the trading allowance in 2026/27.
RNLI lifeboat crew are unpaid volunteers, while HM Coastguard Rescue Officers receive taxable callout fees on top of volunteering. Here's exactly how each is treated for tax, mileage claims, and what to declare on a Self Assessment return.
Balancing childcare and elderly parent care at the same time creates overlapping claims — Tax-Free Childcare, Carer's Allowance, Attendance Allowance and grandparent NI credits. How they interact in 2026/27.
Self-employed scaffolders working for contractors face CIS tax deductions at source, plus CISRS card and PPE costs. Full worked example on £40,000 gross CIS turnover.
