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AI Tax Report for Plumbers

Upload your bank statements and get a personalised tax report for your plumbing business. Auto-categorise tool purchases, van costs, materials, and trade certifications.

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What your report includes

Auto-categorise trade-specific expenses (tools, materials, parts)

Separate van costs from personal vehicle use

Flag missed deductions like Gas Safe fees and insurance

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How it works

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

Common deductions for plumbers

Our AI checks your transactions against these categories and more.

Tools and equipment

Wrenches, pipe cutters, soldering equipment, drain cameras, and other trade tools. Items under £1,000 can be claimed in full under the Annual Investment Allowance.

Van and vehicle costs

Running costs for your work van — fuel, insurance, road tax, servicing, and repairs. Claim the business proportion if mixed use.

Materials and supplies

Pipes, fittings, solder, sealant, and other materials purchased for jobs (not recharged to customers).

Work clothing and PPE

Overalls, steel-toe boots, gloves, knee pads, and other protective equipment required for the job.

Gas Safe / trade certifications

Gas Safe registration, Water Safe membership, and any trade qualification renewal fees.

Public liability insurance

Professional indemnity and public liability insurance premiums for your plumbing business.

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

Self-employed plumbers can claim a wide range of business expenses against their taxable profit. These include tools and equipment, van running costs (fuel, insurance, servicing), materials not recharged to clients, work clothing and PPE, Gas Safe registration, public liability insurance, phone costs, advertising, and training. For 2025/26, the first £12,570 of profit is tax-free, with 20% on profits up to £50,270.

  • Tools: wrenches, pipe cutters, drain cameras — claim in full
  • Van: fuel, insurance, MOT, servicing (business proportion)
  • Gas Safe and trade certification fees
  • PPE: overalls, steel-toes, gloves, knee pads
  • Training: new qualifications and CPD courses

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