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Trade Expense ChecklistUK Tax Year 2026/27Box 17 (Supplies) & Box 18 (Machinery & tools)

Receipts for Gardeners & Landscapers

Plants, turf, mower fuel, trimmer blades, and green waste disposal fees. Keep verifiable records your accountant can file directly into your Self Assessment return.

HMRC Allowable vs Disallowable Checklist for gardeners & landscapers

✓ Allowable Expenses to Keep✕ Disallowable Mistakes
  • Plants, shrubs, turf, soil, compost, and decorative bark (Box 17)
  • Mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, and sharpening services (Box 18)
  • Fuel for motorized garden tools and van travel (Box 20)
  • Green waste transfer station tipping fees (Box 17)
  • Heavy-duty gloves, eye protection, and chainsaw trousers (Box 18)
  • Standard garden tools kept at home for personal garden
  • Unbranded casual clothes
HMRC Rule: Expenses must be incurred wholly and exclusively for business purposes. When buying mixed items (e.g. at a trade merchant or fuel station), Receipts Dock files the receipt and keeps the original photo attached for your bookkeeper.

Tools to Keep Your gardeners & landscapers Accounts Tidy

🔍 SA103 Box Finder →Search any material or tool to see its exact HMRC box.🚗 55p Mileage Calculator →Calculate your 55p and 25p tax allowance per trip.

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