Tax deductions for self-employed doctors and dentists
Find out what a self-employed doctor or dentist can claim on tax in the UK, from professional fees to equipment, travel and pension contributions.
Healthcare Professionals
These guides are for GPs, locum doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals in the UK. They cover Self Assessment for locums, tax relief on NHS pension contributions and whether a limited company makes sense for your work. Each guide explains the rules in plain English using 2026/27 figures. For help with your own position, see our accountant for healthcare professionals page, which explains how NDCA supports locums, private practitioners and clinic owners for one fixed monthly fee.
NHS Pension Contributions: The Tax Benefits Explained
Discover how NHS pension contributions reduce your tax bill, how relief works for higher earners and what annual allowance charges mean for NHS staff.
Tax and Accounting for Locum Doctors and Healthcare Professionals in Nottingham
A guide for locum doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals working across Nottingham's NHS trusts and private clinics.
Setting Up a Limited Company as a Healthcare Professional
Thinking of going limited as a healthcare professional in the UK? Learn the tax benefits, risks and practical steps to set up correctly in 2026/27.
How Locum Doctors Should Handle Their Tax Returns
Locum doctors face complex tax rules. This guide covers self assessment, allowable expenses, IR35 and NHS pension tax for UK locums in 2026/27.