💷 The £1,000 Tax Saver Checklist

Simple ways content creators & online business owners can legally save more on tax

Stop overpaying HMRC.
Most creators leave £1,000+ on the table every year just by missing easy wins — like forgetting expenses or using the wrong setup.

This checklist gives you the top tax-saving actions that are quick to implement and 100% HMRC-approved.

✅ Tick off what you’re already doing
🔎 Highlight what you need to fix
💰 Watch your tax bill drop

🧾Business Structure

◻️ I’ve set up a limited company (or know when it makes sense to do so)

◻️ I’m paying myself using salary + dividends to reduce tax & National Insurance

◻️ I’ve reviewed my setup with a specialist accountant in the last 12 months

💸 Business Expenses (Most Missed)

◻️ I’m claiming a portion of my phone & internet bills

◻️ I’m claiming a home office deduction (flat rate or actual costs)

◻️ I deduct equipment like cameras, laptops, and phones

◻️ I claim for training & online courses that improve my business

◻️ I track travel, meals, and events related to content creation

◻️ I claim apps, subscriptions, music licensing, and props

◻️ I deduct part of my rent or utilities if using my home for work

🏦 Smart Money Moves

◻️ I have a separate business bank account

◻️ I’m saving for tax in a dedicated savings pot

◻️ I’ve reviewed if VAT registration makes sense for me

◻️ I contribute to a pension to reduce tax

◻️ I’ve explored paying family members legally through my company

🔮 Future-Proofing

◻️ I know the VAT threshold (£90,000) and track income monthly

◻️ I’m keeping records in accounting software (Xero / FreeAgent / QuickBooks)

◻️ I’ve explored how moving abroad could reduce my UK tax

◻️ I’ve scheduled an annual tax strategy session, not just bookkeeping

📞 Need a second opinion?

Missed a few ticks? That’s normal — most creators do.

Let’s fix it.

👉 Book a free 20-minute discovery call to get a clear picture of what’s possible and how the right accountant can help you keep more of what you earn.