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Tax Return for Aestheticians

Complete your Self Assessment in 8 minutes. Claim all your allowable expenses and submit directly to HMRC.

  • Track treatment income
  • Equipment expense tracking
  • Training cost support
  • MTD-ready for 2026

Example Tax Calculation

Based on typical aestheticians earnings £40,000/year

Gross Income£40,000
Expenses8,000
Taxable Profit£32,000
Income Tax£3,886
National Insurance£1,166

*Illustrative example based on 2024/25 tax rates. Your actual tax depends on your specific circumstances.

Allowable Expenses for Aestheticians

Claim these tax-deductible expenses to reduce your tax bill

Treatment Products

Skincare products, peels, and treatment consumables.

Tip: Track stock purchases for year-end inventory.

Equipment

Treatment machines, devices, and professional equipment.

Tip: Expensive equipment may qualify for capital allowances.

Clinic or Room Rental

Rent for treatment rooms or clinic space.

Tip: Keep rental invoices or agreements.

Training and CPD

Aesthetic training, certifications, and skill development.

Tip: Keep certificates and receipts.

More expenses you can claim

Professional indemnity insurance
Disposables and hygiene supplies
Phone and booking software
Accounting software fees
Marketing and website
Professional memberships

How to File Your Tax Return

Follow these simple steps to complete your Self Assessment

1

Gather Your Documents

Collect income records, receipts, and expense statements

2

Enter Income & Expenses

Add your earnings and claim allowable expenses with our guided flow

3

Review Your Calculation

See exactly how much tax you owe with real-time calculations

4

Submit to HMRC

File your tax return directly to HMRC in minutes

Key Deadlines for 2024/25 Tax Year

Don't miss these important dates

5 April 2025

Tax Year Ends

Calculate your final income and expenses

5 October 2025

Register for Self Assessment

If this is your first year self-employed

31 January 2026

Online Filing Deadline

Submit your tax return and pay any tax owed

6 April 2026

MTD Starts (£50k+)

If your income exceeds £50,000, you must use MTD software

Late Filing Penalties

1 day late: £100 fixed penalty

3 months late: £10/day up to £900

6 months late: 5% of tax owed or £300 (whichever is higher)

12 months late: Additional 5% or £300

Plus interest on any tax paid late. Avoid these costs by filing early with QTax.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about tax returns for aestheticians

Do aestheticians need to register as self-employed?

If you work independently and invoice for treatments, you must register for Self Assessment.

Can I claim training costs?

Yes. Aesthetic training and certifications are allowable expenses.

What about equipment?

Treatment machines and equipment can be claimed as expenses or through capital allowances.

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