Self Assessment Tax return

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As an ADHDer I find tasks such as submitting my self assessment tax return very, (oh go on), taxing.

It is not very interesting, it is complicated, I have a poor working memory which has resulted in me finding that anything to do with numbers is anxiety inducing. This all adds up to making it something I put off.

My accountant has been reminding me about doing it and so I have decided that now is the time (in the spirit of the best time to plant a tree etc etc).

My process:

7th January

I used my Start Canvas yesterday to make sure that I have a clear idea of what I need to do.

I then searched for some useful information.

  • In order to file any return online to HMRC, you must have a Unique Tax Reference (UTR) issued by HMRC along with a government gateway user ID and password.

8th January

Today I posted about this on social media and got a few comments including one from Mark about a software tool he uses to prepare his. It is called Taxcalc. I will take a look at it later on and let you know what I think.

I have found my UTR but not as yet my Government Gateway details.

9th January

Yesterday was a full on day and so the only things I have managed today are to find my Government Gateway login details and to test them. Once I did I discovered that the UTR that I had found was the one for the business not for me as an individual. All forward motion is good though.

I am in the process of organising a call for people to ask questions of an experienced freelancer about the self assessment process. If this of interest join the waitlist below. Make sure that you tick both boxes in the pop up and confirm the email when it arrives. This list will only be used to communicate about the self assessment Q&A. You can unsubscribe at any time.

13th January

I submitted my Self assessment return today! I arranged a call with my accountant and he helped me to understand some of the things I was confused by.

If you are still stuck sign up for the list above for an invitation to the Q&A on 21st January 9:00 – 10:00. This will not be recorded.

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