[paul marshall]

im due to pay my tax for 1st time in april , i thought i had to just declare my earnings for the year , but some on here are saying they keep list of each days jobs , i go out with my diary ,but the day nearly always changes with cancelations , add ons etc , to keep a tab of every custy and job each night would add a good half hour on my day , does someone who owns a cafe keep a record of every breakfast they sell for 4 pound , some of my jobs are only four pound , i know exactly how much i earn each day and each week , but is that good enough to keep the bogeyman at bay   

[Dora Jarr]

I have a column that lists everything i have stolen from customer lounges, like silver plate, Eiffel tower statuettes etc.  Noone's said anything yet.

[tompoole]

Just set up excel spreadsheet and put down every job done
And seperate sheet for money owed At end of day only takes 10mins.

[paul marshall]

thats exactly what i dont want to do , my days are far to complicated , the point is do i have to do this ,or can i get away with just recording my earnings 

[SB Cleaning]

Just spend £50 on George mate

[paul marshall]

but again is it the law , or will record of earnings do , i want my home life to be as easy as possible , which means adding up my cash , writing it down and relaxing [ till tomorow ]

[steve rix]

It,s not a legal requirement, but if you get investigated by hmrc it sure would help.

[Johnny B]

I keep a ledger which itemises every job I do, and what I am paid for each job. I fill it in when I get home each day. It only takes a few minutes.

I also itemise every expense, and keep all supporting receipts.

At year end, the totals go on my tax return and are submitted. Job done, and if the Revenues Commission (Irish Inland Revenue) want to spot check me, my books are ready and waiting.

John

 

[RAHomeServices]

Hi paul
email sent to you

[telfordwindowclnr]

Buy a green tax book from Staples for about £12.  I think it's published by Collins. A4 sized. All the columns are written out for you already. Fill in the relevant bits at the end of every week, job done.

Best money I spend for sorting my tax.