5 articles tagged with Freelance.
Self-employed makeup artists replace products constantly for hygiene reasons, a genuine ongoing cost. Full worked example on £21,000 turnover, kit and travel deductions.
Self-employed photographers carry substantial camera equipment costs and often earn from mixed sources — shoots, licensing and print sales. Full worked example on £30,000 turnover.
Self-employed proofreaders and editors have one of the leanest cost structures of any freelance trade, working mostly from a laptop. Full worked example on £17,000 turnover.
Self-employed videographers invest heavily in cameras, drones and editing rigs that lose value fast. Full worked example on £34,000 turnover and how capital allowances handle equipment costs.
How freelance translators and interpreters are taxed as sole traders in 2026/27 — allowable expenses, VAT on overseas clients, Class 4 NI and Self Assessment basics.