Sitter Accounts
An Accountant for Pet Sitters
Use of home, pet supplies, insurance — your pet sitting business has unique deductions that a specialist accountant will not miss.
Why You Need One
Managing Your Pet Sitting Finances
Self-Assessment Tax Returns
Pet sitting income must be declared through self-assessment. An accountant files your return correctly, ensures you pay the right amount, and avoids costly HMRC penalties.
VAT Registration
If your sitting business grows and crosses the VAT threshold, you will need to register. An accountant monitors this and advises on the best VAT scheme for your situation.
Business Expense Tracking
Pet sitting has unique deductible expenses that many sitters overlook. A specialist accountant ensures you are claiming everything from use of home to pet supplies.
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Tax Tips for Pet Sitters
Use of home
If you sit pets in your own home, you can claim a proportion of your household bills — heating, electricity, water, council tax, and broadband. HMRC allows a simplified flat rate or actual costs apportioned by room and hours.
Pet supplies and consumables
Food, treats, bedding, cleaning products, poo bags, and toys purchased for client pets are all deductible business expenses. Keep receipts for every purchase.
Insurance premiums
Public liability, care custody and control, home contents extension, and any other business-related insurance premiums are allowable expenses. Your Delicia Pro subscription is deductible too.
Travel to client homes
If you travel to clients' homes for sitting visits, you can claim mileage at 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles, then 25p thereafter. Public transport costs are also deductible.
Licensing fees
If you need an animal boarding licence from your local council, the licence fee and any associated costs (inspections, compliance) are deductible business expenses.
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