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For Recruitment Consultants

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

Gross Income£50,000
Expenses5,000
Taxable Profit£45,000
Income Tax£6,486
National Insurance£1,946

*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

Home office costs
Phone and internet
LinkedIn and social media tools
Marketing and branding
Professional indemnity insurance
Training courses

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 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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