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New to Self-employment

Hi,

I have 2 0-hour contract jobs. One I'm employed and the other I'm paid through Inland Solutions* as if I'm self-employed. (both after 4/13 ..the S/E one I got last week!)

I'm a student so I'll be unlikely to have the time to earn 5,575 from 4/13-4/14 (even with 2 weekend (0-hour) jobs)

* they siphon 5% of my income from that job! And they are going to try and sign me up to an accountancy part of their business that'll charge 6 quid a week! Though I'll tell them no and that Ill happily deal with HMRC myself!

Is there anything I need to watch out for?
I'm going to register as self-employed with HMRC tommorrow

Will I have to make a spreadsheet with my weekly earnings from both jobs as well as expenses? The self-employed one pays weekly , the employed one plays monthly

I will definitely be using the exemption form for low earnings to avoid Class 2 NIs but what will happen if I end up earning
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  • I cant answer your questions, but I wish you all the best going self employed!
    Im looking to do this in the near future, for the long term for myself as I cant stand the thought of relying on other people to keep me in a job.
  • iAMaLONDONER
    iAMaLONDONER Posts: 1,669 Forumite
    I cant answer your questions, but I wish you all the best going self employed!
    Im looking to do this in the near future, for the long term for myself as I cant stand the thought of relying on other people to keep me in a job.

    Tbh I've been forced into self-employment as the company doesn't want to pay us directly! But thanks!
  • 306chris
    306chris Posts: 234 Forumite
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    I went self employed for three years and so long as the business you are doing is simple for example I was paid to drive vehicles so I had no premises, staff, stock etc then doing a self assesment was easy peasy.

    Just keep records of what you spend and what you earn. I did a simple spreadsheet and didnt have any issues.
    Bedroom Tax / Spare room subsidy / Housing Benefit Reduction - It's the same thing, get over it.
  • 306chris wrote: »
    I went self employed for three years and so long as the business you are doing is simple for example I was paid to drive vehicles so I had no premises, staff, stock etc then doing a self assesment was easy peasy.

    Just keep records of what you spend and what you earn. I did a simple spreadsheet and didnt have any issues.

    I've got a spreadsheet with all my earnings thanks!
  • Phil_68
    Phil_68 Posts: 140 Forumite
    Be careful about thinking you are self employed when you might not be. There is a yes/no pathway on the hmrc website to guide you.

    As for the company taking 5% of your gross, they will be using a 'broker' that 'assists' you in claiming all your allowances to limit your tax bill. It can be good if you are earning a reasonable amount but if you're earning low wages in the S/E business then it ain't worth it.

    Keep simple records and you should be fine.

    Phil.
    Life - It's only a once in a lifetime experience.
  • Phil_68 wrote: »
    Be careful about thinking you are self employed when you might not be. There is a yes/no pathway on the hmrc website to guide you.

    As for the company taking 5% of your gross, they will be using a 'broker' that 'assists' you in claiming all your allowances to limit your tax bill. It can be good if you are earning a reasonable amount but if you're earning low wages in the S/E business then it ain't worth it.

    Keep simple records and you should be fine.

    Phil.

    I don't earn enough to pay tax- I'm a student

    However it's a third party that takes my 5%
  • Phil_68
    Phil_68 Posts: 140 Forumite
    I don't earn enough to pay tax- I'm a student

    However it's a third party that takes my 5%
    So what do YOU get for the 5% deductions?

    Phil.
    Life - It's only a once in a lifetime experience.
  • Phil_68 wrote: »
    So what do YOU get for the 5% deductions?

    Phil.

    Nothing at all really.

    We have no choice that's the only way the recruitment agency will pay us.

    Also I know that it saves them money making us 'self-employed' - no employers NI ,no employment rights or holiday pay
  • Phil_68
    Phil_68 Posts: 140 Forumite
    Ok, first thing first - you can only be self employed if you choose the hours you work. There is more to it than that, but that is a good starting point.

    As for taking out 5%, if you have no benefit from it then find another agency.

    Better still, pay me 10% of your annual earnings for employment advice ;)

    Phil.
    Life - It's only a once in a lifetime experience.
  • Go and have a look at post 1 in the mystery shopping thread. It's a sticky at the top of the 'Up Your Income' board. :)
    Ex board guide. Signature now changed (if you know, you know).
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