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AI Tax Report for Carpenters

Upload your bank statements and get a personalised tax report for your carpentry business. Auto-categorise tool purchases, timber, van costs, and workshop expenses.

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What your report includes

Auto-categorise tool, timber, and material purchases

Separate van costs from personal vehicle use

Flag workshop, insurance, and training deductions

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How it works

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AI categorises your carpenter expenses, estimates your tax bill, and flags savings specific to your trade.

Common deductions for carpenters

Our AI checks your transactions against these categories and more.

Tools and power tools

Chisels, saws, routers, planers, drills, sanders, and other woodworking tools. Claim via the Annual Investment Allowance.

Van and vehicle costs

Work van fuel, insurance, road tax, MOT, servicing, and repairs — business proportion.

Timber and materials

Wood, sheet materials, fixings, adhesives, finishes, and other materials not recharged to clients.

Workshop costs

Workshop rent, electricity, heating, and insurance. If you work from a home workshop, claim the proportioned costs.

Work clothing and PPE

Steel-toe boots, dust masks, ear protection, safety glasses, and work trousers.

Training and certifications

CSCS card, NVQ maintenance, first aid courses, and specialist joinery training.

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What expenses can a self-employed carpenter claim in the UK?

Self-employed carpenters can claim tools and power tools, van costs, timber and materials, workshop rent, PPE, CSCS card fees, training, insurance, and marketing. For 2025/26, the first £12,570 of profit is tax-free. Tools and equipment can be claimed in full under the Annual Investment Allowance.

  • Tools: chisels, saws, routers, drills — claim in full
  • Van: fuel, insurance, servicing (business proportion)
  • Timber and materials not recharged to clients
  • Workshop: rent, electricity, heating
  • PPE: dust masks, ear protection, safety boots

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