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How tradesmen do tax returns — self assessment without panic

The return is just the scorecard. The match is won in the season: invoices issued, expenses captured, mileage logged, bank reconciled loosely but honestly. A simple trade hub helps you capture little and often — enquiry through to payment — so January is calmer.

By Paul Finn

Wall & floor tiler · 20+ years on the tools · Published

What your accountant (or software) needs

Sales records, purchase invoices, bank statements, loan/finance details, and a note of home-office use if relevant.

Common misses

Forgotten fuel, small tool purchases, insurance, subscriptions, and protective equipment.

Making it easier next year

Weekly habits beat January archaeology. Job-linked records make ‘what was this for?’ obvious.

FAQ

When is self assessment due?
Deadlines change — check HMRC for the current tax year dates and payments on account.

About the author

Paul Finn

Co-founder of ProQuoter · Wall & floor tiler · 20+ years on the tools

Paul Finn is a wall and floor tiler with over 20 years running his own trade business — bathrooms, wetrooms, large-format floors and commercial work. He co-founded ProQuoter after years of quoting jobs by hand from a Word document in the van, building the tool he always wished existed. He still tiles and uses ProQuoter on real jobs every day.

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