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Trade Expense ChecklistUK Tax Year 2026/27Box 17 (Products) & Box 21 (Chair rent)

Receipts for Mobile Hairdressers & Barbers

Colors, styling products, scissors, chair rent, and travel logs filed instantly. Keep verifiable records your accountant can file directly into your Self Assessment return.

HMRC Allowable vs Disallowable Checklist for mobile hairdressers & barbers

✓ Allowable Expenses to Keep✕ Disallowable Mistakes
  • Professional hair dyes, bleaches, shampoos, and styling supplies (Box 17)
  • Scissors, clippers, hairdryers, and straightening irons (Box 18)
  • Salon chair rent or booth rental fees (Box 21)
  • Travel costs or 55p mileage between mobile client appointments (Box 20)
  • Professional treatment liability insurance (Box 22)
  • Personal beauty and grooming treatments
  • Everyday clothing worn in the salon
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 mobile hairdressers & barbers 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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