How To File Your Self Assessment Tax Return | UK Self-Employed Taxes

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[prewavy]

The fact I had to find a video on YouTube to understand this is crazy, no one could help me but you have so thank you very much. Ps they should teach us this in school Smh

[chloe-yqvh]

This is something schools don't teach but should! Such a useful video ❤️

[randomisthewayforward]

Finally someone who understands the basics and makes it simple! THANKYOU ! If you wanna be on a forward foot with your tax and to budget better ( especially if you are self assessed on top of full time PAYE) as soon as your p60 is produced, log on and file by end of June so you have from then till 31st Jan to pay your tax and make provisions to prevent penalties and interest charges (you can do something called a budget payment plan with the self assessment dept and do it via standing order or direct debit), these are great if you dont want a massive shock come January .
Filing online is much better and easy to follow. As soon as you submit the return you get the figures immediately. So you will know your balancing charge ( and payments on account for the next tax year if you meet the threshold ) that are becoming due in Jan/July. The sooner you file the more easier it is for you, especially if finances are tight as a sole trader and you need to prepare for following year!

[charlotteemma]

This helped me so much only had my business 1 year and I struggle so bad with taxes 😭 I would also say if you travel or drive for your business, make sure you calculate mileage it all adds up!

[parmindersidhu]

Finally a video not taking up a few hours thanks

[_sophdoinglife]

I’m not a freelancer nor self employed but you’ve explained this so incredibly well Alice! I’ve learnt so much and its so incredibly interesting! Can’t wait for more freelance fridays!! You’ve worked so hard on this and its nice to see a youtuber making a video to benefit rather than just a random makeup tutorial ahaha Xxx

[jadeturner]

We are just starting up and my mind is boggled with it. Thank you your video it’s helped a lot! Xx

[laurakeane]

Really great video. Loat’s of useful information. Thank you.

[JanetSuzanne]

This is such a useful video and you explain it so well! I’m not going into freelance or anything but it’s good to know anyway

[charlotte]

Thank you so much for this video!! Super informative. If you earn less than £1000 from self-employment, do you still have to file a tax return? Just a bit confused still on that part. Thanks in advance🙂

[naomiunderwood]

So do you deduct 100% of the expenses or costs incurred to keep your business running?

[babygurlreal]

You're very good in explaining thank you😘

[matthewcarter]

Simple clear explanation. Thank you!
I was so worried! X

[marynarkw]

Hi, do you need to fill self assessment straight away (after stop being selg employed) or you have time for it as usual untill 31 January?

[willmwcreative]

Hey, just trying to get my head around this - thankyou for making it clear to me, one thing I still don't understand is how I evidence things that I bought online, for example I just bought a tripod on amazon, do I need to take a screengrab of it and add that to an evidence folder? actual receipts don't have to be given with your self assessment? Thanks again!

[sarahpanigada]

You were great! Thanks. X gonna do it tomorrow

[EruvwuObuaya]

I like the information about when to submit and the benefit of submitting tax returns online. Thank you so much for sharing Alice.

[homecaregivershelp]

Hello, i am employed part time, and want to become a self employed to sell digital products online. Can you advice on how to do that, where to start, do i need to register before starting selling something, do i need an account to deal with my expenses? Thank you in advance.

[djbgatekeeper]

Great information and very well presented thank you !

[CarlaBatley]

Super helpful - thank you for sharing!!