What expenses can I claim as a self-employed tradesperson?

What expenses can I claim as a self-employed tradesperson? You can claim the business costs of your trade, such as materials, tools, van costs, protective clothing, insurance and training. For 2026-27, each £100 claimed saves £26 if your profit is between £12,570 and £50,270 (outside Scotland). You can claim protective clothing such as safety boots, hard hats and hi-vis, and overalls used only for work. You cannot claim everyday clothes such as jeans or a T-shirt, even if you only wear them on site. Yes. Under the cash basis, the default for sole traders, tools and equipment you buy for the business are claimed as allowable expenses. Under traditional accounting, items you keep are claimed through capital allowances. Not usually. GOV.UK lists meals on overnight business trips as allowable, but everyday food and drink is not. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.