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AI Tax Report for Tutors

Upload your bank statements and get a personalised tax report for your tutoring income. Auto-categorise books, travel, platform fees, and home office costs.

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What your report includes

Auto-categorise book purchases and educational materials

Calculate travel deductions for in-person sessions

Flag platform fees and home office costs

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

Common deductions for tutors

Our AI checks your transactions against these categories and more.

Books and learning materials

Textbooks, revision guides, workbooks, and educational materials used for teaching.

Travel to students

Mileage at 45p/mile or public transport costs when travelling to student homes or venues.

Home office costs

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

Software and subscriptions

Zoom, Google Workspace, online whiteboards, and educational platform subscriptions.

DBS check

Enhanced DBS check fees required for working with children and vulnerable adults.

Marketing and platform fees

Tutoring platform commissions (Tutorful, Superprof), website costs, and advertising.

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Do private tutors need to pay tax in the UK?

Yes. Self-employed tutors pay income tax on their net profit. For 2025/26, the first £12,570 is tax-free, then 20% on profit up to £50,270. Class 4 NI is 6% on profits £12,571–£50,270. If total tutoring income is under £1,000, it is tax-free under the trading allowance. Deductible expenses include books, travel, home office costs, and DBS checks.

  • Trading allowance: first £1,000 is tax-free
  • Books and educational materials are deductible
  • Travel: 45p/mile to student homes
  • Home office: £6/week flat rate or actual costs
  • DBS check fees are a business expense

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