Self-employed man-and-van removal businesses have unusually high vehicle costs relative to their earnings. Full worked example on £48,000 turnover, when you need to pay a helper via PAYE or CIS, and what you actually keep.
Self-employed market traders buy stock upfront and pay pitch fees at each market, with cash and card sales to track. Full worked example on £29,000 turnover across multiple markets.
Self-employed massage therapists often hire treatment rooms and need specific professional insurance. Full worked example on £23,000 turnover and what's deductible.
Self-employed mobile car valeters carry water tanks, pressure washers and detailing products between jobs. Full worked example on £25,000 turnover and van conversion costs.
Self-employed mobile hairdressers drive between clients, carry their own kit and often work from a home base too. Full worked example on £26,000 turnover, mileage claims and what counts as a deductible tool.
Mobile locksmiths run a van-based emergency call-out business with significant stock and tool investment. Full worked example on £45,000 turnover, capital allowances, and what a locksmith actually keeps after tax.
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Mystery shopping fees, reimbursed purchases and expenses are treated differently by HMRC. How the £1,000 trading allowance applies to mystery shopper income in 2026/27.
Fixing snagging defects on a newly built rental property raises a repairs-vs-improvement question for tax. How HMRC's capital vs revenue distinction applies to snagging costs in 2026/27.
Is crofting a business for tax purposes? How croft income, the Crofting Commission, common grazings and the £1,000 trading allowance interact for Outer Hebrides crofters in 2026/27.
Self-employed personal chefs buy ingredients for each booking as their main cost, with food hygiene certification a recurring compliance requirement. Full worked example on £33,000 turnover.
Self-employed personal shoppers and stylists handle client money for purchases alongside their own styling fee, similar to wedding planners. Full worked example on £23,000 genuine income.
