Whether you’re fixing taps, installing boilers or running a plumbing business with a team, your tax situation can be as complex as your call-out diary. From CIS deductions to VAT on materials, it’s easy to lose track.
At Yorkshire Accountancy, we specialise in working with trades—and as your accountant for plumbers, we’ll help you claim every allowable expense, avoid HMRC penalties, and keep more of what you earn.
We work with:
Whether you work alone or manage a growing plumbing business, we’ll tailor our advice to suit your setup.
If you’re working as a self-employed plumber—whether directly for customers or under a contractor—you need to register for Self Assessment and track your income properly.
Our self-employed plumber tax advice covers:
We’ll give you clear, proactive advice—and handle the paperwork, so you can focus on the jobs that pay.
Plumbing is a hands-on trade with lots of running costs. We’ll help you claim everything you’re entitled to.
Claimable expenses include:
Often-missed claims:
We’ll help you decide whether to use mileage or actual costs for your van, and how to keep records HMRC will accept.
If you’re a subcontractor working for contractors on building sites or commercial jobs, CIS applies.
We’ll help you:
If you’re a contractor using other subcontractors, we’ll also help with CIS returns, verifications, and statements.
Becoming a limited company might reduce your tax—especially if your profits are above £35k–£40k.
We’ll explain:
And if it’s not the right call? We’ll tell you. No pressure.
Many plumbers register for VAT early because of material costs—but the wrong scheme can cost you thousands.
We’ll help you:
We’ll also help you invoice correctly—especially for jobs where reverse charge applies.
If you’re VAT registered or turning over more than £50,000, you’ll soon need to follow Making Tax Digital rules.
We’ll help you:
Prefer a spreadsheet? We offer a simple Google Sheets bookkeeping system too.
We’ve helped dozens of plumbers get their tax sorted. We’ll do the same for you.
Whether you’re a self-employed plumber, a subbie under CIS, or running a plumbing business with staff—we’ll keep your books clean and your tax low.
Book a free, no-pressure chat with an accountant who knows the trade.
Please call or email to arrange your FREE consultation for any of our services.
We’re a modern, friendly and proactive accountancy service.
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