Making Tax Digital for Hairdressers
Chair rent, products, kit and a mix of cash and card takings — salon tax has its own quirks. We’re MTD-ready accountants for self-employed hairdressers, barbers and mobile stylists across the UK, on fixed monthly fees.
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The Tax Digital Team
Hairdressers Specialists
We speak hair.
You trained to cut and colour, not to wrestle with spreadsheets after a long day on your feet. We understand how salon and chair-rent work runs — product and retail sales, chair or room rent, training, and a mix of cash, card and app bookings. We turn it into tidy digital records and quarterly MTD submissions, so you can focus on your clients.
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Why Hairdressers Switch to TaxDigital
Hairdressers often come to us after trying to do everything in spreadsheets, chasing receipts at the last minute, or feeling unsure whether their numbers are right. Switching to Tax Digital is about calm control: clear records, on-time submissions, and support that"s designed for real salon life.
| Feature | Traditional Accountant | TaxDigital for Hairdressers |
|---|---|---|
| Record Keeping | Paper receipts & spreadsheets | 100% Paperless via App |
| Response Time | Days or weeks | Same Day / Instant Chat |
| Pricing Model | Hourly billing + Year-end bill | Fixed Monthly Subscription |
| Tax Visibility | Surprise bill once a year | Real-time Liability View |
| Industry Knowledge | Generalist (Jack of all trades) | Specialist Hairdressers Team |
| Software | Desktop / None | Xero / QuickBooks / FreeAgent |
MTD is for Sole Traders — Here's Yours
Making Tax Digital only applies to sole traders and landlords. We've built a dedicated package specifically for you — no fluff, no overpaying for things you don't need.
Sole Traders — Sole Traders
Why MTD Matters for You
Quarterly Digital Reporting
HMRC now requires quarterly submissions via MTD-compatible software — we handle all of them for you.
Penalty-Free Compliance
Missing MTD deadlines carries real fines. We keep you compliant so you never have to worry.
Tax-Efficiency Built In
We don't just file — we find every legitimate deduction and reduce your bill, year after year.
Packages
Our packages for Hairdressers are built around what you actually need: tidy records, the right software, and submissions done properly and on time. If you"re not sure which package fits, we"ll point you to the simplest option that keeps you compliant.
Detailed Plan Comparison
See exactly what’s included in each plan — no hidden fees, no surprises.
| Features |
Sole Traders
£69+VAT/per month
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Landlords
£39+VAT/per month
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| MTD Compliance | ||
| Quarterly MTD Submissions | ||
| HMRC Digital Account Setup | ||
| End-of-Year Final Declaration | ||
| Accountancy Services | ||
| Self Assessment Tax Return | ||
| Year-end Accounts | — | |
| VAT Returns | — | |
| Support & Advice | ||
| Support Channel | Email Only | Email & Phone |
| Dedicated Accountant | — | |
| Tax Planning Review | — | Annual |
| Software | ||
| Bookkeeping Software | Basic | Standard |
| Receipt Scanning | ||
| Real-time Tax Liability View | ||
| Get started | Choose Plan | Choose Plan |
* Prices exclude VAT. Terms and conditions apply.
Services for Hairdressers
How we saved Rose & Ivy Hair Studio...
Rose & Ivy Hair Studio came to Tax Digital with a familiar problem: excellent service in the salon, but messy bookkeeping behind the scenes. Card takings were easy to see, but cash tips and product sales weren’t being recorded consistently. VAT was registered, and the owner was worried that MTD submissions might be wrong.
We set up MTD-compatible accounting software, created a simple weekly routine to reconcile takings, and trained the owner on what to photograph and file (supplier invoices, rent, utilities, and key receipts). We also cleaned up the chart of accounts so chair rent, retail sales, and services were clearly separated. From there, VAT returns became a calm, repeatable process.
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The Hairdressers Handbook
Everything you need to know about keeping your hairdressers business compliant and profitable.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) moves self-employed reporting online. From 6 April 2026 it applies to sole traders with qualifying income over £50,000, falling to £30,000 (2027) and £20,000 (2028). Qualifying income is your gross takings before expenses, so many full-time stylists and barbers are in scope.
You will keep digital records, send a quarterly update from compatible software, and file a final declaration. We check whether it applies and get you set up in good time.
Common allowable costs include:
- Products, colour and retail stock
- Scissors, clippers and equipment (often via capital allowances)
- Chair, room or salon rent
- Public liability insurance
- Uniforms, towels and laundry
- Professional memberships and CPD that maintains your skills
- Booking and payment software, and marketing
- Travel and mileage for mobile work
Private use must be excluded — we keep the splits clean and defensible.
How you work changes what you can claim. Chair or room renters deduct their rent plus their own kit and products. Mobile stylists can claim travel between clients (mileage or actual running costs) and the equipment they carry. Home-based stylists can claim a fair proportion of home running costs for the space used. We set the method that gives you the best, compliant result.
Courses that keep your existing skills current are normally allowable; training for a brand-new discipline can be capital. Larger items — styling chairs, basins, barber chairs — are usually claimed through capital allowances (often in full via the Annual Investment Allowance) rather than as a day-to-day expense. We make sure each purchase is treated the right way.
MTD quarterly updates are due roughly a month after each quarter (7 August, 7 November, 7 February and 7 May), with your final declaration and tax due by 31 January. Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent are all MTD-ready and have mobile apps for logging takings between clients. We recommend the best fit, set it up and file for you.