About this Event
Are you a new or existing freelancer who is stuck on how to navigate the tricky world of self-assessment tax returns?
Join us at the Good Growth Hub for an interactive, informal and practical workshop exploring everything you need to know about setting up for self-assessment as a freelancer.
This session will be led by Dan Tsu, a creative freelancer who has worked extensively in live events, youth education and across the creative industries for over 10 years (combined with part-time PAYE work).
During the session we'll cover:
- Setting up for self-assessment
- Registering for self-assessment (UTR)
- Creating a Government Gateway account
- Tracking income and expenses
- Introduction to filing your tax return
- Walkthrough of key self-assessment sections for creative freelancers
- Deductions – specific to creative industries (eg workspace, materials, travel, bills)
- Paying your tax
- Payment terms, 50% advance (’payments on account’)
- Common mistakes - penalties & tips for timely payments
- Practical tips and resources
What you'll need to bring with you!
- UTR and registered self-employed
- Laptop
- P60 or P45 forms from your employer, if applicable for those who worked part-time (on PAYE) during the 2024-25 tax year .
Please note, in order to attend this event you must be aged 18-30 and currently live in one of the following four boroughs: Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Good Growth Hub, Units 1-28, Echo Building, Barking, United Kingdom
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