Import a statement or scan a receipt to get started.
Copy rows from your online banking — CSV, plain text, or whatever format your bank uses. Claude will read and categorise everything.
Photo or scan of any receipt. Claude extracts supplier, date, amount and HMRC category automatically.
HMRC flat rate — no receipts needed. Based on hours worked from home per month.
Claim the business-use proportion of your personal phone bill. No receipts needed — just a reasonable estimate of business use %.
Colchester → Gloucester Garage. Log each trip — choose mileage or actual cost.
HMRC mileage rate: 45p/mile for first 10,000 miles · 25p/mile after. Round trip = 328 miles.
Enter your real car costs below to see which method gives you the bigger tax deduction. You must pick one method and stick with it — you can't switch mid-year.
Regular software costs used for your business. 100% claimable.
Any tools, equipment or materials you buy for work. Log each purchase — use the Receipts tab to scan the receipt, or add manually below.
Overalls, safety boots, gloves, hi-vis — anything you wear specifically for work at the garage. Regular everyday clothes don't count, but branded or protective workwear does.
If you stay in Gloucester overnight for work — hotel, B&B, and a reasonable evening meal are all claimable.
HMRC benchmark meal rates: £5 breakfast · £10 lunch · £25 evening meal (or actual receipt if lower).
Based on UK income tax & Class 4 NI rates. Estimate only — consult an accountant for your return.
e.g. "Can I claim my home office?" or "What counts as a travel expense?"