What expenses can you claim?

As a self-employed carer, it is important that you keep a record of your income and expenditure. HMRC guidance states that any self-employed individuals are required to retain proof of income and expenses for up to 6 years.

 It is important to know which expenses are allowable for tax relief. These need to be wholly and exclusively for business purposes only. For guidance, we have enclosed a list of typical expenses to give you an idea of what is allowable. Many people use their smartphone to photograph expenses and file on their computer.

• Travel and subsistence such as public transport and lunchtime sandwich and coffee
• Motor expenses such as: fuel, insurance, MOT and road tax parking/tolls
• Uniforms
• Cleaning of work clothes
• Protective clothing – e.g. non-slip nursing shoes
• Professional training and courses
• Journals, periodicals and magazines related to your work
• Work equipment
• Smartphone and computer
• Broadband
• Accountants fees
• Professional subscriptions
• Renewal of practising certificates
• Printing, postage and stationery
• Other work-related expenses