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Why are expenses important?

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March 25, 2025

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Why are expenses important?

Expenses are important as you can claim them against your revenue, which helps to reduce the amount of tax you need to pay.

For further information on the types of expenses you can claim, refer to our guides for sole traders and limited company directors.

<p>Expenses are important as you can claim them against your revenue, which helps to reduce the amount of tax you need to pay.<br></p><p>For further information on the types of expenses you can claim, refer to our guides for <a href="https://www.goforma.com/tax/self-employed-expenses-tax-allowances" target="_blank">sole traders</a> and <a href="https://www.goforma.com/tax/limited-company-director-expenses-tax-allowance" target="_blank">limited company directors</a>.</p>

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