Unexpected extra

sgh1976

Little bit of advice required and also some self trumpet blowing.

As a hobby, I have created a website that give a stats breakdown of the football team I support. Just something to pass away the wee hourse for me.

Last month the Daily Mail contacted me, via the site, to see if I would be interested in helping them put together a section for "Andy Townsends Boot Room". Of course I jumped at the chance and yesterday I was asked to send in my first piece. I am being paid a small amount for doing this (approx £40 a time, which is excellant as it took me about an hour to put it together).

Do I need to keep a record of this and declare anything to the tax office?

laurenjs88

No idea mate, but congrats! must have made your day! hope its a nice little earner for you!

siren13577

I would say it depends on your present wages and where they are on the tax threshold, I should imagine if you are going to be doing this more often you will have to declare it but not sure under which rules, as a second job or a few hours self employed or freelance. There may be expenses you can claim perhaps, like use of a room in your house for an office or perhaps internet costs?

I will say I am not totally sure but hopefully this will keep you bumped up a bit and someone will be along soon who can answer all your questions.
Congratulations and good luck with your venture. I hope it takes off.

borders_dude

sgh1976 wrote: »

Little bit of advice required and also some self trumpet blowing.

As a hobby, I have created a website that give a stats breakdown of the football team I support. Just something to pass away the wee hourse for me.

Last month the Daily Mail contacted me, via the site, to see if I would be interested in helping them put together a section for "Andy Townsends Boot Room". Of course I jumped at the chance and yesterday I was asked to send in my first piece. I am being paid a small amount for doing this (approx £40 a time, which is excellant as it took me about an hour to put it together).

Do I need to keep a record of this and declare anything to the tax office?

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xannus

Could you ask The Daily Mail about it? They must know if they are asking you to do it

lozza1985

I would say that technically speaking you would need to declare it....either by registering as self-employed (which I did for avon, and doesn't affect my full time job tax code in anyway) or by filling in a different form every year to notify of small earnings - but I have no idea what kind of form that is, but I'm sure someone on here will know more, or if not, give the tax office a ring - i rang the self employed helpline and they were incredibly helpful

sgh1976

laurenjs88 wrote: »

No idea mate, but congrats! must have made your day! hope its a nice little earner for you!

It certainly did, even better today seeing the bit I did printed and with my name on there.

Ypaymore

Normally the Daily Mail will give annually to the Revenue details of any fees/ payments made ,so its probaly best to declare it.

boombap

Congrats! I listen to Andy Townsend on the radio most mornings and find him most entertaining

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