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Running a small business comes with a host of expenses from office supplies to professional fees, but not all owners realise just how many of these costs can be claimed back to reduce their tax bill. The good news is, HMRC<\/a> allows a wide range of tax deductions for small business<\/strong> owners through allowable expenses<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we break down the most common deductions UK businesses can claim in 2025\/26, how to do it properly, and where to find more support.<\/p>\n

What Are Tax Deductions?<\/h2>\n

Tax deductions<\/strong>, or allowable business expenses<\/strong>, are costs you incur wholly and exclusively for the purpose of running your business. These can be offset against your income to reduce your taxable profit, meaning you pay less Corporation Tax<\/a> (for companies)<\/strong> or Income Tax (for sole traders and partnerships)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For example, if your business earns \u00a340,000 in income and you have \u00a310,000 in allowable expenses, you\u2019ll only be taxed on the remaining \u00a330,000.<\/p>\n

The list of allowable expenses depends on your business type, but HMRC provides general guidance which we\u2019ve expanded below.<\/p>\n

More on this: Allowable expenses if you\u2019re self-employed \u2013 GOV.UK<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Home Office Expenses<\/h2>\n

With more small businesses operating from home, home office deductions<\/strong><\/a> have become especially relevant.<\/p>\n

You can claim:<\/p>\n