As April 1st dawns and another Tax Year hoves into view, there may be a significant breakthrough for performers who fall behind on their Self Assessment returns. Please note that my tongue is firmly in my cheek but following relentless speculation about a General Election, the time may finally have
Well HMRC announced that they will be closing the self assessment phone support from the 8 th April to 30 th April 2024. After a big lot of tutting that has now been postponed whilst they look at alternatives. So what, I hear you say. Well this pushes people into
Here we have a new bright, shiny tool from HMRC to help the self-employed estimate how much their tax bill is going to be. If you go to the link here; https://www.gov.uk/self-employed-tax-calculator & you’ll be able to start the process. It will take you through to the gov.uk website which
We’ve all seen the ads. Bung your unwanted CDs or books in the post, free up some space and make a little cash. Maybe flog your frocks on Vinted. All part of the good old new year reset and spring clean. Earn a little extra here and there to give
Whilst there’s only room for one Diva on this blog – Maria Callas aside – I feel compelled to conjure the saccharine sweet image of a certain M Carey as the year draws to a close. No, not for her warbly rollercoaster range (which is impressive if you like that
What do I have in common with Angelina Jolie? Well, not a lot at first glance but it turns out there is something, or rather someone. Because, funnily enough, before I began putting quill to parchment on this latest missive to you, dear reader, I was idly doom-scrolling through social
Not the sort of thing you will normally hear from an accountant but it’s exactly what I told Classical Music magazine just before I packed away my abacus and Excel spreadsheets for the weekend. I was discussing the latest chaos at HMRC HQ with Florence Lockheart (the editor of this
The lights dim, the audience settles into their seats, eager to hear the opening lines. The tension is unbearable. Sort of. A dim rustle of sweeties is heard near the back of the room and the traditional coughing fit begins somewhere off to the right of the stage. “Good evening
The tax man likes to get his money somehow, and one of the “easiest” ways is on inherited property. An estate including property, may be passed to beneficiaries without any inheritance tax (IHT) being paid as it depends on the value of the estate, how many children inherited and if
Catching up on industry gossip during a small window sans self assessment returns, I was delighted to read in The Stage that London’s 265-seat Charing Cross Theatre has launched a new “orchestra pit”. With capacity for 19 musicians, the “fringe” venue says the move will allow it to rival the West
The spreadsheet has been built for the self employed performer to be able to capture their costs in an ordered fashion which will make it easier to complete the page in the self assessment tax return.
