MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD 17 - please don't mention client names or fees on here!!

flyer

The_Pixi wrote: »

That's the thing you see, I registered about 3 years ago and a new store opened so I was offered via phone call the chance to participate, I'd never heard a peep for 3 years I had forgotten all about it.

I guess I'll have to send off the forms for the last two shops, but i'm just frustrated really as when the woman phoned up she really did make it sound like the shopping is free, because they "didn't want it"

It does make me wonder now what is and is not classed as work, for example I'm stopped in the street to do a taste test on a few items and after I'm given a £10 voucher should that be classed as work? I think I'll stick to the day job

Pixi. Having read your various posts and noting the numerous grammatical and spelling errors, taxation isn't the real reason you should avoid mystery shopping

The_Pixi

TractorGirl327 wrote: »

Why do new people to the thread think it's ok to come on here and ask questions, then insult the regulars and stomp off in a huff when they don't get the replies they want?

Pixi isn't the first and won't be the last.

I haven't stomped off anywhere, and where have I insulted anyone ( bar language directed at me first) and I did get the answers. So I have decided not to carry on.

You are right though it's outrageous of someone to come here and ask for advice isn't it.

And when they do ask it's only fair for people who call themselves "regulars" to be short and rude instantly.

The_Pixi

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flyer wrote: »

Pixi. Having read your various posts and noting the numerous grammatical and spelling errors, taxation isn't the real reason you should avoid mystery shopping

Oh dear, originality isn't a strong point - I guess that's why you are good for mystery shopping

I'm typing on an iPhone so if it doesn't come out correctly I'm not that bothered.

jen_br

TractorGirl327 wrote: »

I've just done the Gap burger survey. Be careful - lots of the questions require you to choose an answer 1-5 based on whether you like it or not - some of them 1 is good, 5 is bad, some the other way round!

I noticed that too... I typed a page of "other" information. like I hate sticking out like a sore thumb and a realistic customer of Burger is not single... you should be able to take ppl with you or sit with someone.

The_Pixi

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misssarahleigh wrote: »

I think the issue is that the tax system has many grey areas. I mean there are things i do such as cashback. Now, if i buy a TV and get £10 back that isn't making money. But what if i complete a insurance quote and earn £2. Thats money i've earned.

Similar could be said for partaking in online surveys. I think your meant to pay tax on those. But does it make a difference if you paid in cash or vouchers?

I probably should pay tax on a few little sidelines i have but if the information isn't going to be clear about it, i'll 'risk it for a biscuit'. I started all this when i was a teenager and never gave it a second thought before reading about tax on this forum.

Thanks, it all seems a bit complicated for £20.

TractorGirl327

TractorGirl327 wrote: »

Why do new people to the thread think it's ok to come on here and ask questions, then insult the regulars and stomp off in a huff when they don't get the replies they want?

Pixi isn't the first and won't be the last.

The_Pixi wrote: »

I haven't stomped off anywhere, and I did get the answers. So I have decided not to carry on.

You are right though it's outrageous of someone to come here and ask for advice isn't it.

And when they do ask it's only fair for people who call themselves "regulars" to be short and rude instantly.

As I was saying ....


And anyway, since you HAVE already done a MS-ing job, you still need to register as self-employed. One job or one thousand jobs, same rule I'm afraid.

The_Pixi

TractorGirl327 wrote: »

As I was saying ....


And anyway, since you HAVE already done a MS-ing job, you still need to register as self-employed. One job or one thousand jobs, same rule I'm afraid.

Yeah, if you spent as much time reading the posts as you do attacking people you would see that I know that and I have said I will have to go and do it.

Thanks for your help disguised as vitriol:D

jen_br

Remember these companies keep track of our names etc. So HMRC lets say audit RE. and notice TractorGirl on their books has earned 20k Do you not think IR won't check that TG hasn't claimed for that 20K? I know its a lot of what ifs (esp earning 20k from RE LOL) but it can and does happen.

TractorGirl327

jen_br wrote: »

Remember these companies keep track of our names etc. So HMRC lets say audit RE. and notice TractorGirl on their books has earned 20k Do you not think IR won't check that TG hasn't claimed for that 20K? I know its a lot of what ifs (esp earning 20k from RE LOL) but it can and does happen.

Oh Jen, I wish, I wish!!!!

dazza.mk

Lil_Me wrote: »

So it's a word of warning for all the no fee assignments as you're really proving that the "free food" etc was of use to you therefore as it was a benefit you should pay tax on it.

Exactly, to quote HMRC

"
You can get some private benefit from the expenditure and still get tax relief for the amount spent for your business, as long as either:

• the private benefit was incidental and not the reason for the expenditure "

Still can be grey areas, but for a no fee shop it would be difficult to argue that a'no fee' shop was not done to benefit from the free meal/drinks/petrol , unless you can argue that you were a compulsive report writer.