Tax Return for Recruitment Consultants
Complete your Self Assessment in 8 minutes. Claim all your allowable expenses and submit directly to HMRC.
- Track fee income
- Software expense tracking
- Travel and client costs
- MTD-ready for 2026
Example Tax Calculation
Based on typical recruitment consultants earnings £50,000/year
*Illustrative example based on 2024/25 tax rates. Your actual tax depends on your specific circumstances.
Allowable Expenses for Recruitment Consultants
Claim these tax-deductible expenses to reduce your tax bill
Recruitment Software
ATS, CRM, and candidate sourcing platform subscriptions.
Tip: Annual subscriptions are fully deductible.
Job Board Advertising
Job board postings and advertising costs.
Tip: Keep invoices for all advertising spend.
Travel to Clients
Mileage or travel costs for client and candidate meetings.
Tip: Log dates, destinations, and purposes.
Professional Memberships
REC, APSCo, or other industry body fees.
Tip: Membership fees are deductible.
More expenses you can claim
How to File Your Tax Return
Follow these simple steps to complete your Self Assessment
Gather Your Documents
Collect income records, receipts, and expense statements
Enter Income & Expenses
Add your earnings and claim allowable expenses with our guided flow
Review Your Calculation
See exactly how much tax you owe with real-time calculations
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 recruitment consultants
Do recruitment consultants need to register as self-employed?
If you work independently and invoice for placements, you must register for Self Assessment.
Can I claim job board costs?
Yes. Job board advertising and sourcing tools are allowable expenses.
What about LinkedIn Premium?
LinkedIn Recruiter and Premium subscriptions used for business are deductible.
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