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Re: Self Assessment - seemingly huge rise in tax %age?

Dazed_and_C0nfused

4 May at 3:35PM

Looking at your figures you seem to owe significant amounts on both your main and seasonal job. The tax (and Class 4 NI) due on your self employment is only part of the picture. What tax codes were …

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Re: Self Assessment - seemingly huge rise in tax %age?

molerat

4 May at 2:50PM

Without a full breakdown of each stream - income, code used and tax deducted - plus any interest and dividend income it is impossible to say what has happened. You cannot look at any single stream an…

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Re: a website business has the contact address as my home address

Jenni_D

4 May at 4:14PM

This forum member has previous for picking a position and steadfastly refusing to accept they they're wrong - even in the face of overwhelming evidence. (Much of it supplied by themself). It is unhel…

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Re: 2025 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN MrsSD - The Joy of Decluttering

QueenJess

4 May at 3:06PM

Feeling like I am making no progress at the moment, but I will try to do another pile of tidying later and may clean out some kitchen cupboards/drawers tomorrow. All clothes are now put away and it's…

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Re: Resolved

masonic

4 May at 3:49PM

That's how I've avoided ever paying the fee.

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Re: How much to live on

Humboldt

4 May at 2:32PM

Hi @Nebulous2 when working towards our goals, DH and I always said that they were never a dream, always a plan. It looks like you have a definite plan. I certainly do not think that you would be clu…

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Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 28th April 2025

MadamMim2013

4 May at 3:37PM

Cleaned the garage up today (pile ready for the tip and one for the charity shop) while OH sorted/tidied bits in his work van ready for the week. We walked up town, enjoyed some lunch (feta & med…

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Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 28th April 2025

Honey_Bear

4 May at 1:27PM

Stock take of freezer contents done. Not much else.

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Re: Breaking Through, Travelling On

[Deleted User]

22 May 2015 at 4:41PM

"Interesting times" indeed! I knew you wouldn't mind references to meat on your thread or ban carnivores from posting on it:rotfl:. You've reminded me of how I love rabbit meat. My old cat …

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Re: Breaking Through, Travelling On

[Deleted User]

22 May 2015 at 3:32PM

KC, another Graecophile :j Like you, I remember long idyllic visits to the Greek islands in my youth, long before the club culture spoilt so many beautiful towns and villages. Without exception, ever…

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Re: Self Assessment - seemingly huge rise in tax %age?

Re: Self Assessment - seemingly huge rise in tax %age?

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Re: 2025 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN MrsSD - The Joy of Decluttering

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