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AI Tax Report for Music Teachers

Upload your bank statements and get a personalised tax report for your music teaching income. Auto-categorise instrument purchases, sheet music, travel, and studio costs.

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Auto-categorise instrument and sheet music purchases

Calculate travel deductions for home visits

Flag exam board fees and professional memberships

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

Common deductions for music teachers

Our AI checks your transactions against these categories and more.

Musical instruments

Instruments used for teaching — pianos, guitars, violins, and accessories. Claim through the Annual Investment Allowance.

Sheet music and books

Printed and digital sheet music, method books, theory workbooks, and educational resources.

Travel to students

Mileage at 45p/mile or public transport costs when travelling to students' homes or schools.

Home studio costs

If you teach from a dedicated room at home, claim a proportion of rent, utilities, and broadband. Or use the £6/week flat rate.

Instrument maintenance and tuning

Piano tuning, string replacements, reed purchases, and instrument repairs.

DBS check

Enhanced DBS check fees required for working with children and young people.

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

Self-employed music teachers can deduct instruments, sheet music, travel to students (45p/mile), home studio costs, instrument maintenance and tuning, DBS checks, exam board fees, professional memberships (ISM, MU), and music software. For 2025/26, the first £12,570 of profit is tax-free.

  • Instruments: pianos, guitars, accessories — capital allowances
  • Sheet music, method books, and theory resources
  • Travel: 45p/mile to students' homes or schools
  • Home studio: £6/week flat rate or actual proportion
  • DBS checks and exam board registration fees

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