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What Is the Trading Allowance — and Can I Use It?

25 May 2026 by James Leave a Comment

Person with a small side business selling items online, illustrating who the trading allowance applies to

If you earn a modest amount from self-employment on top of other income — perhaps from a side hustle, casual work, or selling things online — you may be able to take advantage of the trading allowance … [Read more...] about What Is the Trading Allowance — and Can I Use It?

Filed Under: Tax & Self Assessment Tagged With: East Lothian, Edinburgh, expenses, HMRC, Scotland, self employed, sole trader, tax tips

Working From Home as a Self-Employed Person: What Can You Claim?

25 May 2026 by James Leave a Comment

Self-employed person working from home at a tidy home office desk

Many sole traders and self-employed people work from home, at least some of the time. The good news is that HMRC allows you to claim a portion of your home running costs as a business expense — … [Read more...] about Working From Home as a Self-Employed Person: What Can You Claim?

Filed Under: Tax & Self Assessment Tagged With: East Lothian, Edinburgh, expenses, HMRC, Scotland, self employed, sole trader, tax tips

What Expenses Can Sole Traders Claim?

22 May 2026 by James Leave a Comment

One of the most effective ways to reduce your tax bill as a sole trader is to claim all the business expenses you're entitled to. Yet many self-employed people either miss expenses they could … [Read more...] about What Expenses Can Sole Traders Claim?

Filed Under: Tax & Self Assessment Tagged With: bookkeeping, East Lothian, Edinburgh, expenses, HMRC, Scotland, self employed, sole trader, tax tips

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