Tax returns for hairdressers and beauty therapists.
Self-employed stylists, barbers, nail technicians and therapists. Chair rental, products and equipment are all deductible, but only if recorded properly.
What to know
Chair rental, products and equipment are all deductible, but only if recorded properly.
We keep your return simple: income, chair or room rent, products, kit and insurance, then file with HMRC.
Costs you can usually claim
- Chair or room rental
- Products and consumables
- Tools, equipment and uniforms
- Insurance and professional memberships
- Training and courses
- Mobile travel between clients
Authorised and regulated
Is Cheap Tax Returns authorised and regulated? Yes.
Your return is prepared by qualified UK accountants holding qualifications from the leading accountancy bodies: ICAEW, ACCA and AAT. We are also on the ICAEW approved employers list, so you can file with confidence.
Regulated by the professional bodies. Reviewed by qualified accountants. Part of Accotax.
Prepared by accountants you can trust.
In depth
Tax returns for hairdressers and beauty therapists: what to know
Whether you rent a chair, run a mobile business or own a salon, these are the tax rules that matter most.
Am I employed or self-employed if I rent a chair?
If you rent a chair or room, set your own prices and keep your takings, you are normally self-employed. You file your own return and pay tax on your profit. If the salon sets your hours and pays you a wage, you are an employee and the salon handles your tax.
Which costs can I claim?
Chair or room rent, products, tools, equipment, towels and uniforms, insurance, training courses and qualifications, advertising, card machine fees, accountancy fees and travel for mobile work. Your tips are taxable income and must be included.
Do I pay tax on tips and cash payments?
Yes. Tips you keep, and all cash and card payments from clients, count as income. Using a booking system and a card reader makes your records simpler and more accurate.
When must I register for VAT?
You must register if your taxable turnover goes above £90,000 in any 12 months. Salon owners can reach this faster with several staff. Register on time to avoid penalties.
Why use Cheap Tax Returns for hairdressers and beauty therapists?
Cheap Tax Returns is part of Accotax, a UK accountancy practice. Our fees are fixed and quoted in writing before we start, the return is prepared by an accountant and checked before filing, and we work online with clients anywhere in the UK. Our team holds ICAEW, ACCA and AAT credentials. For a free quote call 0203 4411 258 or email [email protected].
At a glance
Hairdressers and beauty at a glance
Claimable costs
- Chair or room rent
- Products, tools and equipment
- Insurance and training
- Card fees and advertising
Records to keep
- Appointment book or booking app
- Rent and supplier invoices
- Card and cash takings
- Mileage for mobile visits
Common mistakes
- Leaving out cash and tips
- Not keeping product receipts
- Not knowing employed status
- Missing the VAT threshold
Questions, answered.
Yes. Rent paid for a chair, room or salon space used for your business is allowable.
Training that keeps your existing skills up to date is usually allowable. Training for a completely new trade usually is not.
Courses that update skills you already use in your trade are normally allowable. Courses that start a new trade are not.
Yes. If you treat clients at home you can claim a fair proportion of household costs, or use the flat rate for working from home.
Register for Self Assessment, start keeping records and contact us for a quote. We can set up a simple bookkeeping method from day one.
Know your price before we start.
- Fixed fee confirmed in writing before any work begins
- ICAEW, ACCA and AAT-qualified accountants
- Filed with HMRC and confirmed, so you have proof
- A real person on the phone: 0203 4411 258